¼ Thaler - John George I, Peter Ernest I and Christoph II 1559-1563 front ¼ Thaler - John George I, Peter Ernest I and Christoph II 1559-1563 back
¼ Thaler - John George I, Peter Ernest I and Christoph II 1559-1563 photo
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¼ Thaler - John George I, Peter Ernest I and Christoph II

 
Silver 7.02 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Mansfeld-Eisleben (German States)
Count
John George I (Hans Georg I) (1531-1579) Peter Ernest I (Peter Ernst I) (1531-1604) Christopher II (Christof II) (1558-1591)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1559-1563
Value
¼ Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1531-1710)
Composition
Silver
Weight
7.02 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#148175
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

2 adjacent shields, new Mansfeld on left, old Mansfeld on right, both with ornate helmets above, date below between shields.

Script: Latin

Lettering: COMI(TES). E. DOMI(N). IN MANS(F).

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-Eisleben during that time period.