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1683, Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp, Christian Albert. Silver 2/3 Thaler Coin. R!

Mint year: 1683
Denomination: 2/3 Thaler
Mint Place: Plön or Eutin (Germany)
Mint Master: Casper Riddr (1677-1683)
Condition: Lightly cleaned, otherwise VF+
References: Davenport 574, Lange 378, KM-79 ($1650 in F / $3000 in VF). RR!
Weight: 17.43gm
Diameter: 37mm
Material: Silver

Obverse: Armored and draped bust right.
Legend: CHRISTIAN . ALBRECHT .

Reverse: Crowned shield of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp. Value (2/3) in left field, mint master´s initials (CR) in right field, date split below.
Legend: HAER : NORW : DVX . S . H . S . D . C . O . D . / 16-83

Holstein-Gottorp or Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp is the historiographical name, as well as contemporary shorthand name, for the parts of the duchies of Schleswig and Holstein, also known as Ducal Holstein, that were ruled by the dukes of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp. Other parts of the duchies were ruled by the kings of Denmark. The territories of Gottorp are located in present-day Denmark and Germany. The main seat of the dukes was Gottorf Castle in the city of Schleswig in the duchy of Schleswig. It is also the name of the ducal house, which ascended to several thrones. For this reason genealogists and historians sometimes use the name of Holstein-Gottorp for related dynasties of other countries.

Christian Albert (3 February 1641, Gottorp – 6 January 1695, Gottorp) was a duke of Holstein-Gottorp and bishop of Lübeck.

He was a son of Frederick III, Duke of Holstein-Gottorp, and his wife Princess Marie Elisabeth of Saxony. Christian Albert became duke when his father died in the Castle Tönning, besieged by the King Christian V of Denmark. Christian Albert was forced to flee and the remainder of his life was characterized by his fight with Denmark. Even the marriage with the daughter of King Frederick III of Denmark, arranged in the hope for peace, changed nothing. During Christian Albert's reign, the connection with Sweden, having been initiated by his father, was strengthened, which provided some protection. However, this also led to the duchy being pulled into all of Sweden's conflicts, including the Great Northern War and several wars with Denmark.

From 1675 to 1689, Christian Albert lived in exile in Hamburg. However, with the aid of the Holy Roman Emperor and the European allies, he managed to force the Danish king to sign the so-called Altonaer Vergleich, which allowed to him regain his former position.

On 5 October 1665, he founded the University of Kiel. The painter Jürgen Ovens worked more than 30 years for him and his father Frederick III of Holstein-Gottorp. In 1678 the duke took part in the founding of the Hamburg Oper am Gänsemarkt.

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