© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1 Thaler - John George I, Peter Ernest I, John Albert, John Hoyer III and Bruno II
1579 year| Silver | 29 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 Albert VI (Johann Albrecht VI) (1531-1586) John Hoyer II (Johann Hoyer II) (1531-1585) Bruno II (1546-1615) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1579 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1531-1710) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#148936 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
St. George on horse to right slaying dragon below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COMITES. E. DOM. IN MANS. NOBI. DOM. IN. HELD.
Unabridged legend: Comites Et Domini In Mansfeld Nobiles Domini In Heldrungen
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features five different rulers, which is a unique feature among coins. The five rulers are John George I, Peter Ernest I, John Albert, John Hoyer III, and Bruno II, who were all members of the House of Mansfeld, a noble family that ruled the County of Mansfeld-Eisleben in the German States. This coin was minted in 1579 and made of silver, weighing 29 grams.
