© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
½ Thaler - Henry II
1602 year| Silver | 14.10 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Mansfeld-Schraplau (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Henry II (Heinrich II) (1591-1602) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1602 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.10 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#161110 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saint George on horseback left slaying a dragon.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COMMISI.DOMINO.ET.IPSE.FACIET
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler coin from County of Mansfeld-Schraplau is that it features a unique combination of religious and political symbols. On one side, it bears the image of St. George slaying a dragon, which represents the Christian faith. On the other side, it features the coat of arms of the County of Mansfeld-Schraplau, which includes a shield with three horizontal stripes and a crown on top, symbolizing the county's secular power and authority. This blend of religious and political motifs reflects the complex and often intertwined nature of faith and politics in the German States during the early modern period.
