¼ Thaler - John George I, Peter Ernest I and John Hoyer III 1573-1577 front ¼ Thaler - John George I, Peter Ernest I and John Hoyer III 1573-1577 back
¼ Thaler - John George I, Peter Ernest I and John Hoyer III 1573-1577 photo
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¼ Thaler - John George I, Peter Ernest I and John Hoyer III

 
Silver 7.70 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) John Hoyer II (Johann Hoyer II) (1531-1585)
Emperor
Maximilian II (1564-1576)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1573-1577
Value
¼ Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1531-1710)
Composition
Silver
Weight
7.70 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#148290
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Shield of new Mansfeld arms, date above, legend begins with small imperial orb.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IO(H). GEO. PET. ERN: (E.) IO: HO(I)(O:) E. (C.) D(O). I. MA(N)(S)(F).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features three different rulers: John George I, Peter Ernest I, and John Hoyer III. 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 complexity or upheaval. Additionally, the fact that the coin was issued in the County of Mansfeld-Eisleben, which was a small territory in what is now Germany, adds to its historical significance and rarity.