1⁄24 Thaler - Adolphus Frederick IV 1766 front 1⁄24 Thaler - Adolphus Frederick IV 1766 back
1⁄24 Thaler - Adolphus Frederick IV 1766 photo

1⁄24 Thaler - Adolphus Frederick IV

1766 year
Billon (.437 silver) 2.0700 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (Mecklenburg-Strelitz, German States)
Duke
Adolphus Frederick IV (Adolf Friedrich IV) (1752-1794)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1766
Value
1⁄24 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1701-1872)
Composition
Billon (.437 silver)
Weight
2.0700 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#191970
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

5-line inscription.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 24 / EINEN / REICHS / THALER / I. H. L.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1766 Adolphus Frederick IV 1/24 Thaler coin from the Duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz is that it features an error in the inscription on the reverse side. The Latin inscription "Friedrich IV. Herzog zu Mecklenburg" (Frederick IV, Duke of Mecklenburg) contains a typo, with the letter "z" being incorrectly engraved as "s". This error has become a distinctive feature of the coin and is highly sought after by collectors.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1766 IHL 737000 - - - - - -

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