1 Portugalöser - John Adolphus

Issuer Lübeck, Bishopric of
Year 1593-1599
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 10 Ducats (35)
Currency Thaler
Composition Gold (.986)
Weight 34.86 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MB#21, Fr#1502, Behr#851, Lange#261a
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 • ERWELT • BISCHOF • Z • LVBECK • ER • Z • NO
(Translation: John Adolphus, by the grace of God, elected Bishop of Lübeck, heir to Norway...)
Reverse description Cross in circle, double-line legend in angles.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering HERZOG • 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.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1593-1599) - -
Numisquare ID 4251056590
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