© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1 Thaler - John George I, John Albert and Bruno II
Silver | 28.98 g | - |
Issuer | County of Mansfeld-Eisleben (German States) |
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Count | John George I (Hans Georg I) (1531-1579) John Albert VI (Johann Albrecht VI) (1531-1586) Bruno II (1546-1615) |
Emperor | Maximilian II (1564-1576) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1573-1576 |
Value | 1 Thaler |
Currency | Thaler (1531-1710) |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 28.98 g |
Shape | Round |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#148818 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
St. George on horse to right slaying dragon below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAXIM(I)(LI). II. ROM(A). IMPE(RAT). (AVG). PV(B). FEC. D(EC)(R).
Unabridged legend: Maximilianus II Romanorum Imperator August Pater Fidei Defensor
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.