1 Thaler - John George I, John Albert and Bruno II 1573-1576 front 1 Thaler - John George I, John Albert and Bruno II 1573-1576 back
1 Thaler - John George I, John Albert and Bruno II 1573-1576 photo
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn

1 Thaler - John George I, John Albert and Bruno II

 
Silver 28.98 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Mansfeld-Eisleben (German States)
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
References
Numista
N#148818
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.