© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1 Thaler - Volrat VI, Jobst II, Wolgang III and Bruno III
| Silver (.889) | 28.75 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Mansfeld-Artern (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Volrad VI (Volrath VI) (1585-1627) Justus II (Jobst II) (1579-1619) Wolfgang III (1615-1638) Bruno III (1615-1644) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1616-1619 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1531-1631) |
| Composition | Silver (.889) |
| Weight | 28.75 g |
| Thickness | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | 3 o'clock ↑→ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#193982 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Saint George slaying the dragon, imperial orb at upper right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COM.ET.DO.IN.MANSF.NO.D.IN.HELTE..
Unabridged legend: COMES ET DOMINI IN MANSFELD NOBLES DOMINI IN HELTE
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin was minted in the name of Volrat IV, Jobst, Wolfgang III and Bruno III, from the Artern branch of the House of Mansfeld at the Eisleben workshop.
There are several varieties of legend:
Ex: LoskarZ collection
VOLRAHT. IOBST. WOLFGA. ETBRVN. P.
COM.ET.DO.IN.MANSF.NO.D.IN.HELTE..
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in the German States. The County of Mansfeld-Artern was a small territory located in what is now the state of Saxony-Anhalt, and the coin was issued during the reign of four consecutive rulers, Volrat VI, Jobst II, Wolgang III, and Bruno III, who ruled the county from 1616 to 1619. This period saw the Thirty Years' War, which had a profound impact on the region's economy and political landscape. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of history, providing insight into the economic and political conditions of the time.
