½ Thaler - Christoph II, John Albert I and Bruno II 1572 front ½ Thaler - Christoph II, John Albert I and Bruno II 1572 back
½ Thaler - Christoph II, John Albert I and Bruno II 1572 photo
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½ Thaler - Christoph II, John Albert I and Bruno II

1572 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
County of Mansfeld-Schraplau (German States)
Count
Christopher II (Christof II) (1558-1591) John Albert VI (Johann Albrecht VI) (1531-1586) Bruno II (1546-1615)
Emperor
Maximilian II (1564-1576)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1572
Value
½ Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#367397
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned double-headed imperial eagle, 1Z inside orb on eagle's breast, date between eagle's heads

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MAXIMI. II. RO(MA). IMP. AVG. PVB. FEC. DECRET(O).
72
1Z

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler coin from County of Mansfeld-Schraplau is that it features a unique triangular shape, which was a distinctive feature of coins minted by the County of Mansfeld-Schraplau during that time period.