1 Portugalöser - John Adolphus

€409,646.00
IssuerLübeck, Bishopric of
Year1593-1599
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value10 Ducats (35)
CurrencyThaler
CompositionGold (.986)
Weight34.86 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MB#21, Fr#1502, Behr#851, Lange#261a
Obverse descriptionShield of 6-fold arms with central shield of Lübeck, 3 helmets above.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIOHAN • ADOLPH • V • G • G • ERWELT • BISCHOF • Z • LVBECK • ER • Z • NO
(Translation: John Adolphus, by the grace of God, elected Bishop of Lübeck, heir to Norway...)
Reverse descriptionCross in circle, double-line legend in angles.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringHERZOG • Z • SCLES • HOLST • STOR • V • DITM • GRAF • Z • OLDE • V • DEL • NACH PORTVGALISCHEN SCHROT • VND KORN
(Translation: ... Duke of Schleswig Holstein, Stormarn and Ditmarschen, Count of Oldenburg and Delmenhorst. [Minted] accordingly with potuguese weight and fineness.)
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Mint
MintageND (1593-1599)  - -
Catalog ID4251056590
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