8 Gute Groschen - Christian Louis II

Features

Issuer	Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (German States)
Duke	Christian Louis II (Christian Ludwig II) (1747-1756)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1753-1754
Value	8 Groschen (⅓)
Currency	Thaler (1701-1814)
Composition	Silver
Weight	6 g
Diameter	29.5 mm
Thickness	1.3 mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 147901
References	KM# 176, Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States. And 5 more volumes. Kunzel# 328 B/c, Michael Kunzel; 1994. Das Münzwesen Mecklenburgs, 1492 bis 1872 : Münzgeschichte und Geprägekatalog. Gebr. Mann Verlag, Berlin, Germany. Gaettens# 362 Felix Schlessinger; 1931. Slg. Gaettens, Richard, Münzen und Medaillen von Mecklenburg, Rostock / Wismar (Münz-Auktion 7). Auktion Schlessinger, Berlin, Germany.

Obverse

Bust facing right, with medal of honor on chest.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CHRIST. LVDOV. DG. DVX MECKLENBVRG.

Reverse

5-line inscription with date and denomination.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 8 GUTE GROSCHEN COURANT

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