1 Thaler - Albert VII, John George I, Peter Ernest I and Christoph II 1559-1560 front 1 Thaler - Albert VII, John George I, Peter Ernest I and Christoph II 1559-1560 back
1 Thaler - Albert VII, John George I, Peter Ernest I and Christoph II 1559-1560 photo
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1 Thaler - Albert VII, John George I, Peter Ernest I and Christoph II

 
Silver 28.53 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Mansfeld-Hinterort (German States)
Count
Albert VII (Albrecht VII) (1501-1560) John George I (Hans Georg I) (1531-1579) Peter Ernest I (Peter Ernst I) (1531-1604) Christopher II (Christoph II) (1558-1591)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1559-1560
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1474-1666)
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.53 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#358329
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

2 adjacent shields of arms, old Mansfeld on left, new Mansfeld on right, each with ornate helmet above, date below and between bottoms of shields.

Script: Latin

Lettering: COMITES. E(T). DOMINI. I(N). MANSF(E)(L)(D).

Translation: ... counts and lords of Mansfeld.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features four different rulers, Albert VII, John George I, Peter Ernest I, and Christoph II, which is unusual for a single coin.