© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
½ Thaler - Volrat VI, Wolfgang III and John George
| Silver | 14.05 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Mansfeld-Artern (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Volrad VI (Volrath VI) (1585-1627) Wolfgang III (1615-1638) John George II (Hans Georg II) (1619-1647) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1622-1626 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1531-1631) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.05 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#196216 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Helmeted arms seperating the date and the mintmasters initials.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, specifically during the Thirty Years War (1618-1648). The County of Mansfeld-Artern, where the coin was minted, was located in what is now the state of Saxony-Anhalt in eastern Germany, which was a region heavily affected by the war. Despite the conflict, the coin still bears the image of the ruling princes, Volrat VI, Wolfgang III, and John George, signifying the continued importance of the local ruling dynasty even during times of upheaval.
