1 Thaler - Albert VII, Philip II and John George I 1542 front 1 Thaler - Albert VII, Philip II and John George I 1542 back
1 Thaler - Albert VII, Philip II and John George I 1542 photo
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1 Thaler - Albert VII, Philip II and John George I

1542 year
Silver 28.49 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Mansfeld-Hinterort (German States)
Count
Albert VII (Albrecht VII) (1501-1560) Philip II (Philipp II) (1531-1546) John George I (Hans Georg I) (1531-1579)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1542
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1474-1666)
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.49 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#358237
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

St. George on horse to left, slaying dragon below.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MO(N). (NO.) ARG. COMI. DOMI. (DE) (IN) MANSF(E)(L).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features three different rulers, Albert VII, Philip II, and John George I, which was a unique feature for a coin during that time period.