1⁄48 Thaler - Adolphus Frederick IV
| Billon (.250 silver) | 1.21 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (Mecklenburg-Strelitz, German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Adolphus Frederick IV (Adolf Friedrich IV) (1752-1794) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1763-1766 |
| Value | 1⁄48 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1701-1872) |
| Composition | Billon (.250 silver) |
| Weight | 1.21 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#193489 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
5-line inscription with denomination and mintmasters initials.
Script: Latin
Lettering: * 48 * / EINEN / REICHS / THALER / I.H.L.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The Duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz was a small state in northern Germany, and the coin was minted during the reign of Adolphus Frederick IV, who ruled from 1763 to 1766. This was a period of great political and social change, as the Enlightenment and the rise of capitalism were transforming the way people lived and worked. The coin itself is made of billon, a type of alloy that is 25% silver, and weighs 1.21 grams. Despite its small size, this coin is a fascinating piece of history that offers a glimpse into the economic and political conditions of the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1764 IHL | 1381000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1766 IHL | 113728 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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