© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1 Thaler - John George I, Peter Ernest I and John Hoyer III
| Silver | 28.75 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Mansfeld-Eisleben (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | John George I (Hans Georg I) (1531-1579) Peter Ernest I (Peter Ernst I) (1531-1604) John Hoyer II (Johann Hoyer II) (1531-1585) |
| Emperor | Maximilian II (1564-1576) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1573-1578 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1531-1710) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.75 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#148819 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
St. George on horse to right slaying dragon below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAXI(MILIA). II. (D.G.) ROM(A). IMPE(RATO). AVG. PV(B). FE(C). D(ECRE).
Unabridged legend: Maximilianus II Dei Gratia Romanorum Imperator August Pater Fidei Defensor
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features three different rulers: John George I, Peter Ernest I, and John Hoyer III. This is unusual because coins typically feature only one ruler or a single ruling family. The fact that this coin features three rulers suggests that it was issued during a time of political complexity or upheaval, or that the rulers were trying to assert their authority or legitimacy through the coinage.
