½ Thaler - Gebhard VII, John George I and Peter Ernest I 1556-1558 front ½ Thaler - Gebhard VII, John George I and Peter Ernest I 1556-1558 back
½ Thaler - Gebhard VII, John George I and Peter Ernest I 1556-1558 photo
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½ Thaler - Gebhard VII, John George I and Peter Ernest I

 
Silver - -
Description
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
1556-1558
Value
½ Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#160987
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: COMITES•E•DOMINI•IN•MANSFELD

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin 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.