1 Thaler - George Ernest 1559 (1559-1583) front 1 Thaler - George Ernest 1559 (1559-1583) back
1 Thaler - George Ernest 1559 (1559-1583) photo
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1 Thaler - George Ernest

1559 (1559-1583) years
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
County of Henneberg-Schleusingen (German States)
Count
George Ernest (Georg Ernst) (1559-1583)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1559 (1559-1583)
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#355338
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

2 ornate helmets, date between (where present), 4-fold arms below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
I TE DOM SPERA NO CONFV IN ETERNV
59

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Thaler - George Ernest 1559 (1559-1583) from County of Henneberg-Schleusingen (German States) made of Silver is that it features a unique coat of arms on its reverse side. The coat of arms depicts a shield with a diagonal line dividing it into two parts, with the top half featuring a bird and the bottom half featuring a pair of horns. This design is known as the "Henneberg-Schleusingen coat of arms" and was used by the County of Henneberg-Schleusingen, which was a small state within the Holy Roman Empire. The use of this coat of arms on the coin highlights the rich history and cultural heritage of the region where it was minted.