© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Thaler - Günther XLI and John Günther ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | County of Schwarzburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Günther XLI (1552-1583) John Günther I (1552-1571) |
| Emperor | Maximilian II (1564-1576) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1564-1570 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#361744 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle with orb on breast.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAXIMILIA(N). II. D. G. (R). IM(P). S(EM). AV(G). (P) FF. DE.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Thaler - Günther XLI and John Günther ND (1564-1570) from County of Schwarzburg (German States) made of Silver is that it features a unique combination of two rulers on its obverse side. The coin bears the portrait of Günther XLI, the Count of Schwarzburg-Arnstadt, and his son John Günther, who succeeded him as the Count of Schwarzburg-Sondershausen. This dual portraiture is a distinctive feature of this coin, showcasing the joint rule of the two rulers during that time.
