1 Thaler - Peter Ernest I, Christoph II and John Hoyer III 1560-1571 (1558-1573) front 1 Thaler - Peter Ernest I, Christoph II and John Hoyer III 1560-1571 (1558-1573) back
1 Thaler - Peter Ernest I, Christoph II and John Hoyer III 1560-1571 (1558-1573) photo
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1 Thaler - Peter Ernest I, Christoph II and John Hoyer III

 
Silver - -
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)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1560-1571 (1558-1573)
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1531-1626)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#357610
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

2 adjacent shields of arms, old Mansfeld on left, new Mansfeld on right, 2 ornate helmets above, date below (where present)

Script: Latin

Lettering:
COMI(TES). ET. DOM(INI). I(N). MANS(FELT).
6 6

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 this time period.