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1 Thaler - Bruno II, William I, John George IV, and Volrat VI
| Silver | 28.9 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | County of Mansfeld-Bornstedt (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Bruno II (1546-1615) William I (Wilhelm I) (1586-1615) John George IV (Hans Georg IV) (1585-1615) Volrad VI (Volrath VI) (1585-1615) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1605-1615 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1531-1780) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.9 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#47247 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Knight slaying a dragon, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COMI E DOMI IN MANSFE NOB DO I H
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 County of Mansfeld-Bornstedt, where the coin was minted, was a small territory in what is now the state of Saxony-Anhalt, and it was a significant center for the production of silver coins during the early modern period. The coin features four different rulers, which suggests that it was minted during a time of political instability or a succession crisis, where multiple claimants to the throne were vying for power. Additionally, the fact that the coin is made of silver suggests that it was a valuable and highly sought-after commodity at the time.
