© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1⁄48 Thaler - Adolphus Frederick III
1749 year| Silver | 1.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (Mecklenburg-Strelitz, German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Adolphus Frederick III (Adolf Friedrich III) (1708-1752) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1749 |
| Value | 1⁄48 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1701-1872) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#314119 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
5-line inscription with denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
48
EINEN
THALER
M S L M
C H I
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1749 Adolphus Frederick III 1/48 Thaler from Duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz is that it features an image of the duke himself on one side, while the other side bears the coat of arms of the Mecklenburg-Strelitz dynasty. This coin was minted during a time of great change in Europe, as the Holy Roman Empire was dissolving and many German states were becoming more independent. The coin's silver content and intricate design make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
