¼ Thaler - John George, Peter Ernest, John Albert, John Hoyer and Bruno 1579 front ¼ Thaler - John George, Peter Ernest, John Albert, John Hoyer and Bruno 1579 back
¼ Thaler - John George, Peter Ernest, John Albert, John Hoyer and Bruno 1579 photo
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¼ Thaler - John George, Peter Ernest, John Albert, John Hoyer and Bruno

1579 year
Silver - -
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 Albert VI (Johann Albrecht VI) (1531-1586) John Hoyer II (Johann Hoyer II) (1531-1585) Bruno II (1546-1615)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1579
Value
¼ Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1531-1710)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#148932
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

St. George on horse to right slaying dragon below.

Script: Latin

Lettering: COMITES. E. DOM. IN. MANS. NOBI. DOM. IN. HELD.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ¼ Thaler coin from the County of Mansfeld-Eisleben is that it features a unique combination of five different rulers on its obverse side. The coin was issued during a time when the county was ruled by a council of five princes, who were all members of the House of Mansfeld. This rare combination of multiple rulers on a single coin makes it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.