1 Thaler - Gebhard VII, Philip II and John George I 1546 front 1 Thaler - Gebhard VII, Philip II and John George I 1546 back
1 Thaler - Gebhard VII, Philip II and John George I 1546 photo
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1 Thaler - Gebhard VII, Philip II and John George I

1546 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
County of Mansfeld-Schraplau (German States)
Count
Gebhard VII (1486-1558) Philip II (Philipp II) (1531-1546) John George I (Hans Georg I) (1531-1579)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1546
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#160714
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Saint George on horseback slays dragon below

Script: Latin

Lettering: MO•NA•CO•ET•DOMI•IN•MANSFEL•

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from County of Mansfeld-Schraplau is that it features a unique triangular shape, which was a distinctive feature of coins minted in the German States during the 16th century.