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1 Thaler - Günther XLI

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Issuer County of Schwarzburg (German States)
Count Günther XLI (1552-1583)
Emperor Maximilian II (1564-1576)
Type Standard circulation coins
Year 1572
Value 1 Thaler
Currency Thaler
Composition Silver
Weight 28.64 g
Shape Round
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
361772
References MB# 28
Norman Douglas Nicol. Standard Catalog of German Coins. Krause Publications (2 volumes).
, Dav GT I# 9841
John Stewart Davenport; 1979. German Talers 1500-1600. Spink & Son, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany.

Obverse

Ornately shaped shield of 4-fold arms with central shield of Schwarzburg, supported by wildman and woman holding pennants, 3 ornate helmets above, R - T (Reichstaler) divided at top by crest of central helmet.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GVNTER: QVATVOR. COM. IMP. CO. I. SWARZ R T.

Unabridged legend:
Gunther quatuor comitum imperii comes in Schwarzburg
Reichsthaler

Translation: Günther, count of the four imperial counties of Schwarzburg.

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle with orb on breast.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MAXIMILIAN: II: D. G. RO. IMP. SEM. AVGVS(T). 7Z.

Translation: Maximilian II, by God's grace, emperor of the Romans always august.

Mint

Arnstadt, Germany

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1572 

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