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⅔ Reichsthaler – Mecklenburg-Schwerin

Standard circulation coins

Germany

Context

Years: 1839–1841

Country: Germany

Issuer: Mecklenburg-Schwerin

Period:

Grand duchy

Ruler: Paul Frederick

Currency:

Thaler

(1815—1872)

Subdivision: ⅔ Reichsthaler = 1⁄18 Cologne Mark

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 1,265,000

Material

Diameter: 32.1 mm

Weight: 13.17 g

Silver weight: 12.99 g

Thickness: 2 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 98.6% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #288

Numista: #39935

Value

Bullion value: $36.18

Obverse

Description:

Paul Friedrich bust, right profile.

Inscription:

PAUL FRIEDR.GROSSHERZOG V.MECKLENBURG SCHWERIN

Script: Latin

Reverse

Description:

Crowned Mecklenburg coat of arms with surrounding legend.

Inscription:

XVIII STUCK EINE MARK FEIN SILBER

1840

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Schwerin	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage
1839	—	291,000
1840	—	856,000
1841	—	118,000

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