1 Thaler - Ulrich III

Features

Issuer Duchy of Mecklenburg-Güstrow (German States)
Duke Ulrich III (1555-1603)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1577-1578
Value 1 Thaler
Currency Thaler
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
168898
References MB# 174,
George S. Cuhaj (editor); Standard Catalog of World Coins (pre-1600) (unpublished). Krause Publications.
And 1 more volumes.
Dav ECT# 9558,
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.
Kunzel# 114 A/b
Michael Kunzel; 1994. Das Münzwesen Mecklenburgs, 1492 bis 1872 : Münzgeschichte und Geprägekatalog. Gebr. Mann Verlag, Berlin, Germany.

Obverse

Facing bust wearing high hat, turned slightly to left, imperial orb in margin at top.

Script: Latin

Lettering: VLRICH. HERTZOG. Z. MECKELB(VR).

Reverse

4-fold arms with central shield of Schwerin, 3 helmets above, supported by steer on left and griffin on right, date at end of legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: HERRE. GOTT. VERLEI(CH). VNS. G(N)(A).

Comments

Minted in Grevesmühlen

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1577  (15)77
1578  (15)78

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