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1 Thaler – Lübeck

Standard circulation coins

Germany

Context

Year: 1776

Country: Germany

Issuer: Lübeck

Period:

Free city

Ruler: Joseph II

Currency:

Thaler

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Diameter: 43.5 mm

Weight: 29.2 g

Silver weight: 25.93 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 88.8% Silver

Magnetic: No

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #185

Numista: #59482

Value

Bullion value: $73.35

Obverse

Description:

Imperial double-headed eagle crowned, bearing the city arms on its breast. Mintmaster's initials below tail.

Inscription:

IOSEPHUS. II. - ROM. IMP. S. AUG.

H.D.F.

Script: Latin

Reverse

Description:

St. John half-figure with lamb, below a baroque-framed mayor's shield. Date on legend.

Inscription:

MONETA. NOVA - LUBECENSIS 1776

Script: Latin

Engraver: Hermann David Friederichsen

Edge

Mints

Name	Mark
Lübeck	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1776	—	—

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