| 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 |
| Dimensions | |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round |
| 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) - - |
| Catalog ID | 2347688430 |
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