1/2 Portugalöser - John Adolphus

Issuer Lübeck, Bishopric of
Year 1593-1599
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 5 Ducats (35⁄2)
Currency Thaler
Composition Gold (.986)
Weight 17.33 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MB#17, Fr#1503, Behr#849, Lange#262b
Obverse description Shield of 6-fold arms with central shield of Lübeck, 3 helmets above.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering IOHAN • ADOLPH • V • G • G • ERWE • BISCH • Z • LVB • ER • Z • NO •
(Translation: John Adolphus, by the grace of God, elected Bishop of Lübeck, heir to Norway...)
Reverse description Cross in circle.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering HERZOG • Z • SCLESWI • HOL • STO • V • DIT • GRAF • Z • OLDE V DE • + NACH • PORTVGALISCHEN • SCHROT • VND • KORN
(Translation: ... Duke of Schleswig Holstein, Stormarn and Ditmarschen, Count of Oldenburg and Delmenhorst. [Minted] accordingly with portuguese weight and fineness.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1593-1599) - -
Numisquare ID 2347688430
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