© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg (www.kuenker.de)
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg (www.kuenker.de)
½ Thaler - John Albert II
1624 year| Silver | 14.10 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Mecklenburg-Güstrow (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John Albert II (Hans Albrecht II) (1610-1636) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1624 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.10 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#158833 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
4-fold arms, helmets above.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
The ½ Thaler coin from the Duchy of Mecklenburg-Güstrow, minted in 1624 during the reign of John Albert II, features an interesting error on its reverse side. The coin's reverse was intended to depict a crowned shield with the coat of arms of Mecklenburg, but due to a minting error, the shield appears inverted, with the crown at the bottom and the arms pointing upwards. This mistake has become a unique characteristic of the coin, making it stand out among other coins from the same era and region.
