© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
½ Portugalöser - John Adolphus ND
| Gold (.986) | 17.21 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Lübeck (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | John Adolphus of Holstein-Gottorp (Johann Adolf von Holstein-Gottorp) (1586-1607) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1593-1599 |
| Value | 5 Ducats (35⁄2) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 17.21 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#276015 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross in circle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BIS • Z • LVB • E • Z • NO • HERZ • Z • SL • HO • ST • DI • GRAF • Z • O • V • D
* NACH • PORTVGALISCHN • SCHROT • V • KORN
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great religious and political turmoil in Europe. The Bishopric of Lübeck was a small ecclesiastical state within the Holy Roman Empire, and John Adolphus was the bishop during a period of religious conflict between Catholics and Protestants. Despite these challenges, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, showcasing the skill of the mint masters and artisans of the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1593-1599) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Portugalöser - John Adolphus ND (1593-1599) coin.
