1/2 Thaler - Gebhard VII, Albert VII, Philip II and John George I

€1.00
IssuerMansfeld-Schraplau, County of
Year1540-1544
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Thaler
CurrencyThaler
CompositionSilver
Weight14.4 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MB#2, Tornau#892
Obverse descriptionOrnate helmet over old 4-fold arms of Mansfeld divides date.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEBH(A)(R). ALBE(R) - PHIL(I)(P). ET. IOH(A)(N). (IOR)(G)(GEO)(GOR).
Reverse descriptionSt. George on horse to right, slaying dragon below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMON(E). ARG(E). CO(MI). (E.) - DOM(I). DE. - MANS.
Edge
Mint
Mintage1540  - -
1541  - -
1542  - 154Z -
1544  - -
Catalog ID8641124630
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