1 Thaler - John George I, Peter Ernest I and Christoph II 1559-1566 front 1 Thaler - John George I, Peter Ernest I and Christoph II 1559-1566 back
1 Thaler - John George I, Peter Ernest I and Christoph II 1559-1566 photo
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1 Thaler - John George I, Peter Ernest I and Christoph II

 
Silver 28.57 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Mansfeld-Eisleben (German States)
Count
John George I (Hans Georg I) (1531-1579) Peter Ernest I (Peter Ernst I) (1531-1604) Christopher II (Christof II) (1558-1591)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1559-1566
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1531-1710)
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.57 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#148177
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

2 adjacent shields, new Mansfeld on left, old Mansfeld on right, both with ornate helmets above, date below between 2 shields (where present).

Script: Latin

Lettering: COMITES. E(T). DOMI(NI). I(N). MANSF(E)(LT).

Unabridged legend: Comites Et Domini In Mansfeld

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 the 16th century.