1 Thaler - Hoyer VI, Gebhard VII, Albert VII and Philip II 1532-1537 front 1 Thaler - Hoyer VI, Gebhard VII, Albert VII and Philip II 1532-1537 back
1 Thaler - Hoyer VI, Gebhard VII, Albert VII and Philip II 1532-1537 photo
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1 Thaler - Hoyer VI, Gebhard VII, Albert VII and Philip II

 
Silver 28.68 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Mansfeld-Vorderort (German States)
Count
Hoyer VI (1501-1540) Gebhard VII (1501-1558) Albert VII (Albrecht VII) (1501-1560) Philip II (Philipp II) (1531-1546)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1532-1537
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1474-1531)
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.68 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#357330
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

St. George on horse to left, slaying dragon below.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MON(E) AR(G) COMI. DOMI. DE. MAN(S)(F)(E)(L).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in Europe, particularly in the German States. The coin was issued during the reign of four different rulers, Hoyer VI, Gebhard VII, Albert VII, and Philip II, which suggests that there was a significant amount of political instability in the region at the time. Additionally, the County of Mansfeld-Vorderort, where the coin was minted, was a small territory that was constantly struggling for survival and independence amidst the larger and more powerful neighboring states. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the resilience and determination of the people of the County of Mansfeld-Vorderort.