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1 Vereinsthaler – Mecklenburg-Strelitz

Standard circulation coins

Germany

Context

Year: 1870

Country: Germany

Issuer: Mecklenburg-Strelitz

Period:

Grand Duchy

Ruler: Frederick William

Currency:

Thaler

(1701—1872)

Subdivision: 1 Vereinsthaler = 1⁄30 Metric Pound

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 50,000

Material

Diameter: 32.5 mm

Weight: 18.52 g

Silver weight: 16.67 g

Thickness: 2.1 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #100

Numista: #39936

Value

Bullion value: $46.44

Obverse

Description:

Portrait of Grand Duke Frederick William, with his name, title, and duchy.

Inscription:

FRIEDRICH WILH.V.G.G.GROSSH.V.MECKLENB.STRL.

A

Translation:

Friedrich Wilhelm, by the Grace of God, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz.

Script: Latin

Language: German

Reverse

Description:

The Garter encircles the Grand Ducal Arms, reflecting Friedrich Wilhelm's 1862 appointment to the order by Queen Victoria. Denomination and crown surround it, with the date below.

Inscription:

EIN THALER XXX EIN P F.F.

HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE

1870

Script: Latin

Edge

Text in hollow

Legend:

GOTT SCHIRME MECKLENBURG

Mints

Name	Mark
Berlin	A

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1870	A	50,000

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