© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
½ Thaler - Gebhard VII, John George I and Peter Ernest I
| Silver | 13.85 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Mansfeld-Schraplau (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Gebhard VII (1486-1558) John George I (Hans Georg I) (1531-1579) Peter Ernest I (Peter Ernst I) (1531-1604) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1547-1552 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.85 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#160798 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Shield of new Mansfeld arms with two ornate helmets above, date between helmets
Script: Latin
Lettering: MON•NO•ARG•C•E•D•I•MANSF
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features three different rulers: Gebhard VII, John George I, and Peter Ernest I. This is unusual because coins typically feature only one ruler or a single ruling family. The fact that this coin features three rulers suggests that it may have been issued during a time of political unity or cooperation between the different ruling families. Additionally, the fact that the coin was issued in the County of Mansfeld-Schraplau, which was a relatively small territory in the German States, makes it a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history.
