1 Thaler - John George I, Christoph II and John Ernest ND (1568-1570) front 1 Thaler - John George I, Christoph II and John Ernest ND (1568-1570) back
1 Thaler - John George I, Christoph II and John Ernest ND (1568-1570) photo
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1 Thaler - John George I, Christoph II and John Ernest ND

 
Silver - -
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)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1568-1570
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1531-1710)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#357565
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

2 adjacent shields, new Mansfeld on left, old Mansfeld on right, both with ornate helmets above.

Script: Latin

Lettering: COMES. ET. DOMI. IN. MANSFE(L).

Unabridged legend: Comites Et Domini In Mansfelfd

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique triangular shape, which was a distinctive feature of thalers minted in the County of Mansfeld-Eisleben during that time period.