1 Thaler - John Albert I 1568 front 1 Thaler - John Albert I 1568 back
1 Thaler - John Albert I 1568 photo
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1 Thaler - John Albert I

1568 year
Silver 28.72 g -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Mecklenburg (German States)
Duke
John Albert I (1547-1556)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1568
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1348-1700)
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.72 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#168758
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, orb on breast with 'Z - 7/6'.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MAXIMILIA(N). D. G. ROM. IMP. SEM(P). AVG(V).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Principality of Mecklenburg (German States) is that it features an image of John Albert I, the ruler of the principality from 1556 to 1576, on one side, and the Mecklenburg coat of arms on the other. This coin was minted in 1568 and made of silver, weighing 28.72 grams. It was a standard circulation coin during its time and is now considered a valuable collector's item among numismatists.