½ Thaler - John Albert I

Features

Issuer Principality of Mecklenburg (German States)
Duke John Albert I (1547-1556)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1549-1559
Value ½ Thaler
Currency Thaler (1348-1700)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
168748
References MB# 133,
George S. Cuhaj (editor); Standard Catalog of World Coins (pre-1600) (unpublished). Krause Publications.
And 1 more volumes.
Kunzel# 100 A/e
Michael Kunzel; 1994. Das Münzwesen Mecklenburgs, 1492 bis 1872 : Münzgeschichte und Geprägekatalog. Gebr. Mann Verlag, Berlin, Germany.

Obverse

4-fold arms with central shield of Schwerin, 3 helmets above, date divided below.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IOHAN. ALBE(R). D. - G. DVX. MEGA(P)(O)(L).

Reverse

Bust left in circle wearing high hat.

Script: Latin

Lettering: DOMINE. NE. DA. INIMICIS. VER(B)(I). TV(I). LE(TITI).

Mint

Gadebusch, Germany

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1549 
1559 

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