1/2 Thaler - John Albert I

Issuer Mecklenburg, Principality of
Year 1549
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Thaler
Currency Thaler (1348-1700)
Composition Silver
Weight 14.51 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MB#131, Kunzel#99a, Gaettens#177
Obverse description Facing bust wearing barrette divides date.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering IOHAN. ALBERTVS. DEI. G. DVX. ME.
(Translation: John Albert I, by the Grace of God, Duke of Mecklenburg)
Reverse description 4-fold arms with central shield of Schwerin, 3 helmets above.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering MONE(TA). NO(VA). DVCIS. MEG.
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1549 - -
Numisquare ID 3912758180
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