1 Thaler - Henry II

Issuer Mansfeld-Schraplau, County of
Year 1601-1602
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Thaler
Currency Thaler
Composition Silver
Weight 28.70 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#6, Dav ST#6972, Tornau#1011a
Obverse description Helmeted arms.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering HEIN:CO.E:DO.I:MANSF:NO:D:HELD:ET.SCHRAPL:
Reverse description St. George on horseback left slaying a dragon.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1601 GM - -
1602 GM - -
Numisquare ID 1968150420
Additional information

Historical Context: The 1 Thaler of Henry II of Mansfeld-Schraplau, dated 1601-1602, originates from a turbulent period within the Holy Roman Empire. Henry II, Count from 1597, governed a minor but historically significant territory during escalating religious and political tensions preceding the Thirty Years' War

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