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

 
Silver - -
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
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#357409
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Ornate helmet over 4-fold arms of Mansfeld.

Script: Latin

Lettering: COMI. E. DOM. I. MANS. NO. D. I. H.

Unabridged legend: Comites Et Domini In Mansfelfd Nobiles Domini In Heldrunga

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.