© 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 ND
| Gold (.986) | 17.49 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 | 17.49 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#276012 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross in circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BIS • Z • BR • V • LV • ER • Z • NO • HERZO • Z • SL • HO • ST • V • D : G • Z • OVD
+ NACH • PORTVGALISCHEN • SCHROT • V • KORN
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Bishopric of Lübeck was a powerful and influential state in the German region, and the minting of this coin reflects the growing importance of trade and commerce in the region during the late 16th century. The use of gold in the coin's composition also speaks to the wealth and prosperity of the region at the time.
