1 Thaler - Christoph II 1585-1591 front 1 Thaler - Christoph II 1585-1591 back
1 Thaler - Christoph II 1585-1591 photo
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1 Thaler - Christoph II

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
County of Mansfeld-Schraplau (German States)
Count
Christopher II (Christof II) (1558-1591)
Emperor
Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1585-1591
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#161064
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned double-headed imperial eagle, 24 inside orb on eagle's breast signifying a value of 24 groschen, date divided by necks of eagle

Script: Latin

Lettering: •RVDOL•II•D:G•RO•IM•SE•AVG•BM•

Translation: Rudolph II by the Grace of God Emperor of the Romans

Comment

Christoph II was the Earl of Mansfeld-Schraplau; Rudolph II was the Holy Roman Emperor.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from County of Mansfeld-Schraplau is that it features an image of Christoph II, the Count of Mansfeld-Schraplau, on one side, and the coat of arms of the county on the other. This coin was minted during Christoph's rule from 1585 to 1591 and was used as a standard circulation coin in the German States. The use of silver in the coin's minting process adds to its historical significance and value as a collector's item.