© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
½ Thaler - Gebhard VII and John George I
| Silver | 13.79 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Mansfeld-Schraplau (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Gebhard VII (1486-1558) John George I (Hans Georg I) (1531-1579) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1546-1547 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.79 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#160711 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saint George on horseback slays dragon below
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONO•CO•E•DO•I•MANSFEL
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of two rulers, Gebhard VII and John George I, who jointly ruled the County of Mansfeld-Schraplau in the German States during the 16th century. This coin was minted during their reign, making it a rare and valuable piece of numismatic history.
