© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
1 Thaler - Albert VIII, Günther XLII, Anthony Henry, John Günther II and Christian Günther I
1605 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Counties of Schwarzburg-Sondershausen and Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt (County of Schwarzburg, German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Albert VII (Albrecht VII) (1574-1605) Günther XLII (1593-1643) Anthony Henry (Anton Heinrich) (1594-1638) John Günther II (1600-1631) Christian Günther (1601-1642) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1605 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#154175 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
St. Martin and beggar, orb above divides date.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in the German States. The Counties of Schwarzburg-Sondershausen and Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt were part of the Holy Roman Empire, which was dissolved in 1806, just a few years after this coin was minted. This coin may have been used as a form of currency during this time of transition, and its silver content would have made it a valuable commodity. Additionally, the multiple rulers listed on the coin, Albert VIII, Günther XLII, Anthony Henry, John Günther II, and Christian Günther I, suggest that this coin may have been minted during a time of political unity or cooperation between the two counties.
