1 Thaler - Ulrich III 1577-1584 front 1 Thaler - Ulrich III 1577-1584 back
1 Thaler - Ulrich III 1577-1584 photo
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1 Thaler - Ulrich III

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Mecklenburg-Güstrow (German States)
Duke
Ulrich III (1555-1603)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1577-1584
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#168899
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

4-fold arms with central shield of Schwerin, 3 helmets above, supported by steer on left and griffin on right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: HERRE. GOTT. VERLEI(CH). VNS. GNA.

Comment

Minted in Grevesmühlen

Interesting fact

The 1 Thaler coin from the Duchy of Mecklenburg-Güstrow, minted during the reign of Ulrich III (1577-1584), was made of silver and features a unique design. On one side, it depicts the coat of arms of the Mecklenburg-Güstrow family, while the other side features a portrait of Ulrich III himself. This coin was used as a standard circulation coin in the German States during that time period, and its design was meant to symbolize the power and wealth of the Mecklenburg-Güstrow dynasty.