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¼ Groten - Anthony I ND
| Silver | 0.74 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Oldenburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Anthony I (Anton I) (1526-1573) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1560-1570 |
| Value | ¼ Groten (1⁄576) |
| Currency | Thaler (1535-1773) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.74 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#338753 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Short cross pattée with fleur-de-lis in each angle
Script: Latin
Lettering: DNS ⸰ PROT⸰ VITE ⸰ ME ⸰ A' Q ⸰ TR'⸰
Comment
Spelling variants are known.Kalvelage/Trippler 128b var, Slg. Willers 1373 var.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Groten coin from County of Oldenburg (German States) is that it was minted during the reign of Anthony I, who was the Count of Oldenburg from 1560 to 1570. This coin was made of silver and weighed 0.74 grams, which was a relatively small weight for a coin at that time. Despite its small size, the ¼ Groten coin was an important part of the local economy and was widely used in trade and commerce in the region.
