© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1 Thaler - Albert VIII, Günther XLII, Anthony Henry, John Günther II and Christian Günther I
1606 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Counties of Schwarzburg-Sondershausen and Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt (County of Schwarzburg, German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Günther XLII (1593-1643) Anthony Henry (Anton Heinrich) (1594-1638) Charles Günther (Karl Günther) (1605-1630) John Günther II (1600-1631) Christian Günther (1601-1642) Louis Günther I (1605-1646) Albert Günther (Albrecht Günther) (1605-1634) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1606 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#154178 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
St. Martin and reclining beggar, orb above divides date.
Script: Latin
Comment
Bethe 479Interesting 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 fact that it features five different rulers on its obverse side, including Albert VIII, Günther XLII, Anthony Henry, John Günther II, and Christian Günther I, makes it a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history.
