© 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) | 17.33 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 | 17.33 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#409688 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HERZOG • Z • SCLESWI • HOL • STO • V • DIT • GRAF • Z • OLDE V DE •
+ NACH • PORTVGALISCHEN • SCHROT • VND • KORN
Unabridged legend:
Herzog zu Schleswig Holstein, Stormarn und Ditmarschen, Graf von Oldenburg und Delmenhorst
Nach portugalischen Schrot und Korn
Translation:
... Duke of Schleswig Holstein, Stormarn and Ditmarschen, Count of Oldenburg and Delmenhorst.
[Minted] accordingly with portuguese weight and fineness.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in Europe. The Bishopric of Lübeck was a small state within the Holy Roman Empire, and John Adolphus was the bishop during a period of religious tension 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.
