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1 Thaler - Frederick Christoph
| Silver | 29 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Mansfeld-Hinterort (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Frederick Christopher (1578-1631) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1610-1621 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1474-1666) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#312728 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Saint George slaying the dragon surrounded by legend
Script: Latin
Comment
Mintmasters initials according to krauseGM: 1595-1615 Georg Meinhart, in Eisleben
AK: 1615-1632 Anton Koburger (the Elder), in Eisleben
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from County of Mansfeld-Hinterort is that it features an image of a wild man, known as the "Wildmann," on its reverse side. The Wildmann was a mythical creature popular in German folklore during the Renaissance period and was often depicted as a hairy, bearded man holding a club or tree trunk. Its inclusion on the coin may have been meant to symbolize strength, courage, or fertility, as the Wildmann was associated with these qualities in German folklore.
