1 Thaler - John George I, Christoph II and John Ernest 1572 front 1 Thaler - John George I, Christoph II and John Ernest 1572 back
1 Thaler - John George I, Christoph II and John Ernest 1572 photo
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1 Thaler - John George I, Christoph II and John Ernest

1572 year
Silver 28.24 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Mansfeld-Eisleben (German States)
Count
John George I (Hans Georg I) (1531-1579) Christopher II (Christof II) (1558-1591) John Ernest I (Johann Ernst I) (1531-1575)
Emperor
Maximilian II (1564-1576)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1572
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1531-1710)
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.24 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#148183
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, Z4 in orb on breast, date above between eagle's heads.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MAXIMI(LIAN). II. RO(MA). IMPERATO(R). A. P. F. D.

Unabridged legend: Maximilianus II Romanorum Imperator August Pater Fidei Defensor

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features three different rulers: John George I, Christoph II, and John Ernest. This is unusual because coins typically feature only one ruler or a single ruling family. The fact that this coin features three rulers suggests that it may have been issued during a time of political unity or cooperation between the different ruling families. Additionally, the fact that it is made of silver and weighs 28.24 grams suggests that it was a significant coin with a high value.