1 Thaler - Gebhard VII and John George I 1546-1547 front 1 Thaler - Gebhard VII and John George I 1546-1547 back
1 Thaler - Gebhard VII and John George I 1546-1547 photo
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1 Thaler - Gebhard VII and John George I

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
County of Mansfeld-Schraplau (German States)
Count
Gebhard VII (1486-1558) John George I (Hans Georg I) (1531-1579)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1546-1547
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#160717
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Saint George on horseback slays dragon below

Script: Latin

Lettering: MONAR•CO•&•DOMI•IN•MANSFEL•

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from County of Mansfeld-Schraplau is that it features a unique combination of two rulers on its obverse side. The coin was issued during the reign of Gebhard VII and John George I, who were both co-rulers of the county in the mid-16th century. This dual leadership is reflected in the coin's design, which shows both rulers standing side by side, with Gebhard VII on the left and John George I on the right. This unusual design element makes the coin stand out among other coins from the same period and region.