1 Thaler - Gebhard VII, John George I and Peter Ernest I 1554-1555 front 1 Thaler - Gebhard VII, John George I and Peter Ernest I 1554-1555 back
1 Thaler - Gebhard VII, John George I and Peter Ernest I 1554-1555 photo
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1 Thaler - Gebhard VII, John George I and Peter Ernest I

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
County of Mansfeld-Schraplau (German States)
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
References
Numista
N#160800
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.