1 Thaler - Peter Ernest I, Christoph II and John Hoyer III 1572-1573 front 1 Thaler - Peter Ernest I, Christoph II and John Hoyer III 1572-1573 back
1 Thaler - Peter Ernest I, Christoph II and John Hoyer III 1572-1573 photo
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1 Thaler - Peter Ernest I, Christoph II and John Hoyer III

 
Silver 28.91 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Mansfeld-Friedeburg (German States)
Count
Peter Ernest I (Peter Ernst I) (1531-1604) Christopher II (Christof II) (1558-1591) John Hoyer II (Johann Hoyer II) (1531-1585)
Emperor
Maximilian II (1564-1576)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1572-1573
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1531-1626)
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.91 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#148181
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, Z4 in orb on breast, date above between eagle's heads.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MAXIMI(LIAN). II. RO(MA). IMP. AVG. P(VB). FEC. DECR(ET)(O).

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-Friedeburg during the 16th century.