1 Thaler - John III of Pernstein 1540-1548 front 1 Thaler - John III of Pernstein 1540-1548 back
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1 Thaler - John III of Pernstein

 
Silver 28.8 g 40.2 mm
Description
Issuer
County of Glatz (Glatz, Silesia)
Count
John III of Pernstein (Jan z Pernštejna) (1537-1549)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1540-1548
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.8 g
Diameter
40.2 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#92330
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Bohemian lion left in circle, date at end of legend

Script: Latin

Lettering: MONE. NO. COMITATVS. GLACEN

Comment

Ref. F/S#2805, 2811, 2815, 2820 for 1540, 1541, 154Z, 1544; J/M#223 for 1544/Z; Sch#954 for 1548/4. Varieties exist.
MB# is attributed to German States.
Variant for 1541, slightly different obverse and reverse. For example, the position of the lion.