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1⁄24 Thaler - John Adolphus
| Silver | 2 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John Adolphus (Johann Adolf) (1587-1616) |
| Emperor | Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1599-1603 |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1560-1753) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#257985 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Imperial orb with value 24 or Z4 divides date, titles of Rudolf II in legend
Script: Latin
Lettering: ·RVDOL·II·DG·RO·I·S·A·mintmark·
Edge
Plain
Comment
Variants:1601
Lange 297 var.
IADG - DSHS
·RVDOL·II:D:G·RO·I:S·A·mintmark·
1602
Lange 302 var.
IADG - DSHS
RVDOL·II·D·G·RO·I·S·AV
Interesting fact
The 1/24 Thaler coin from the Duchy of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp, minted during the reign of John Adolphus (1599-1603), features an interesting design element - a stylized depiction of the coat of arms of the Gottorp dynasty, which includes a shield with three crowns and a pair of angel's wings. This design was meant to symbolize the connection between the Gottorp rulers and the Holy Roman Empire, as well as their claim to divine right. The coin's silver content and small denomination made it a practical and widely used currency during its time.
