1 Thaler - John George I, John Albert, John Hoyer III and Bruno II 1577 front 1 Thaler - John George I, John Albert, John Hoyer III and Bruno II 1577 back
1 Thaler - John George I, John Albert, John Hoyer III and Bruno II 1577 photo
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1 Thaler - John George I, John Albert, John Hoyer III and Bruno II

1577 year
Silver 29.10 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) John Hoyer II (Johann Hoyer II) (1531-1585) Bruno II (1546-1615)
Emperor
Maximilian II (1564-1576)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1577
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1531-1710)
Composition
Silver
Weight
29.10 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#148848
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

St. George on horse to right slaying dragon below.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MAXIMILIA. II. D.G. ROM. IMPERA(TO). AV(G). P. F. D.

Unabridged legend: Maximilianus II Dei Gratia Romanorum Imperator August Pater Fidei Defensor

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features four different rulers, John George I, John Albert, John Hoyer III, and Bruno II, which is unusual for a single coin.