


© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1 Thaler - Gebhard VII, John George I and Peter Ernest I
Silver | - | - |
Issuer | County of Mansfeld-Schraplau (German States) |
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Count | Gebhard VII (1486-1558) John George I (Hans Georg I) (1531-1579) Peter Ernest I (Peter Ernst I) (1531-1604) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1554-1555 |
Value | 1 Thaler |
Currency | Thaler |
Composition | Silver |
Shape | Round |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#160800 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two adjacent shields of arms with old Mansfeld arms at left and new Mansfeld arms at right, two ornate helmets above, date at end of legend
Script: Latin
Lettering: •MO:NO:ARG:C:E:D:I:MANSFE• •55
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique triangular shape, which was a distinctive feature of thalers minted in the County of Mansfeld-Schraplau during the 16th century.