1 Ausbeutethaler - Wolfgang, John IV, George III and Joachim I (Harzgerode) 1539 front 1 Ausbeutethaler - Wolfgang, John IV, George III and Joachim I (Harzgerode) 1539 back
1 Ausbeutethaler - Wolfgang, John IV, George III and Joachim I (Harzgerode) 1539 photo
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1 Ausbeutethaler - Wolfgang, John IV, George III and Joachim I Harzgerode

1539 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Anhalt (German States)
Prince
Wolfgang (1508-1562) John V (1516-1551) George III (Georg III) (1516-1553) Joachim I (1516-1561)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1539
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1212-1570)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#114447
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

2 facing busts, legend etc. divided by 4 small shields of arms, date divided by lower part of top shield.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MONETA NOVA.P RINCIP AD.ANH

Unabridged legend: Moneta Nova Principad Anhaltinus

Translation: New coins of the Principality of Anhalt

Comment

Minted from silver found at the mine of Birnbaum.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features four different rulers on its obverse side: Wolfgang, John IV, George III, and Joachim I. This is a unique feature, as most coins typically feature only one ruler or a single image. The fact that this coin has four different rulers suggests that it may have been a special issue or commemorative coin, possibly issued to mark an important event or anniversary during the reigns of these rulers.