2 Thalers - Peter Ernest I, Bruno II, Gebhard VIII and John George IV 1597-1598 front 2 Thalers - Peter Ernest I, Bruno II, Gebhard VIII and John George IV 1597-1598 back
2 Thalers - Peter Ernest I, Bruno II, Gebhard VIII and John George IV 1597-1598 photo
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2 Thalers - Peter Ernest I, Bruno II, Gebhard VIII and John George IV

 
Silver 57.78 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Mansfeld-Friedeburg (German States)
Count
Peter Ernest I (Peter Ernst I) (1531-1604) Bruno II (1546-1615) Gebhard VIII (Gebhard VI) (1586-1601) John George IV (Hans Georg IV) (1585-1615)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1597-1598
Value
2 Thalers
Currency
Thaler (1531-1626)
Composition
Silver
Weight
57.78 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#357918
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

St. George on horse to right, slaying dragon below, legend begins with small imperial orb.

Script: Latin

Lettering: COMI. E. DOMI. I. MANSFE. NOB. D. I. H.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features four different rulers, Peter Ernest I, Bruno II, Gebhard VIII, and John George IV, which is unusual for a single coin.