© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1⁄48 Thaler - Adolphus Frederick IV
1766 year| Billon (.250 silver) | 1.33 g | - |
| 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 | 1⁄48 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1701-1872) |
| Composition | Billon (.250 silver) |
| Weight | 1.33 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#198734 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
5-line inscription with denomination and mintmasters initials, value with 6 pointed stars.
Script: Latin
Comment
Later restrikes from Berlin, struck in either 1809, 1813, 1825 or 1826Mintage figures 1809 144,000
Mintage figures 1813 204,000
Mintage figures 1825 245,000
Mintage figures 1826 unknown
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1766 Adolphus Frederick IV 1/48 Thaler coin from the Duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz is that it features an image of a crowned eagle on the reverse side, which symbolizes the power and authority of the ruling dynasty.
