1 Dreiling - John Albert I 1549 front 1 Dreiling - John Albert I 1549 back
1 Dreiling - John Albert I 1549 photo
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1 Dreiling - John Albert I

1549 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Mecklenburg (German States)
Duke
John Albert I (1547-1556)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1549
Value
1 Dreiling = 3 Pfennig (1⁄128)
Currency
Thaler (1348-1700)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#168746
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Short cross in circle, V - T - I - O in angles, date at end of legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: DVX. MEGAPOLENS(I)(S).

Interesting fact

The 1 Dreiling coin from the Principality of Mecklenburg (German States) made of Silver features an image of John Albert I, who was the ruler of the principality from 1549 to 1576. What's interesting is that John Albert I was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to modernize the principality, which included the introduction of a new coinage system. The 1 Dreiling coin was part of this new system and was used widely in the region during his reign.