© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
½ Thaler - Gebhard VII, John George I and Peter Ernest I
1554 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Year | 1554 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#160799 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two adjacent shields of arms with old Mansfeld arms at left and new Mansfeld arms at right, two ornate helmets above, date below
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 on its obverse side: Gebhard VII, John George I, and Peter Ernest I. This is a unique feature, as most coins typically feature only one ruler or a single ruling family. The fact that this coin has three rulers suggests that it was issued during a time of political complexity or upheaval, or that the rulers were trying to assert their authority and legitimacy through the coinage.
