1 Thaler - John Albert I

Features

Issuer Principality of Mecklenburg (German States)
Duke John Albert I (1547-1556)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1568
Value 1 Thaler
Currency Thaler (1348-1700)
Composition Silver
Weight 28.72 g
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
168758
References MB# 160,
George S. Cuhaj (editor); Standard Catalog of World Coins (pre-1600) (unpublished). Krause Publications.
And 1 more volumes.
Dav ECT# 9548
John Stewart Davenport; 1964. European Crowns and Talers Since 1800 (2nd edition in one volume of "European Crowns since 1800" and "German talers since 1800"). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.

Obverse

Facing 1/2-length figure turned slightly to left divides date, holding field marshall's staff, small 4-fold arms with central shield of Schwerin at left.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IO(H)AN. ALBER(T). D(EI). G(RA). DVX. MEGAPOLE(NSIS).

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, orb on breast with 'Z - 7/6'.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MAXIMILIA(N). D. G. ROM. IMP. SEM(P). AVG(V).

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1568 

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