© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
¼ Thaler - Anthony Günter In the name of Ferdinand II ND
| Silver | 6.99 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Oldenburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Anthony Günther (Anton Günther) (1603-1667) |
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1619-1622 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1535-1773) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.99 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#340125 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned two-headed imperial eagle, imperial orb on breast.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FERD. II. D. G. RO. IMPER. SEMP. AVG
Translation: Ferdinand II, ever exalted Emperor of the Romans
Comment
Kalvelage/Trippler 157.Variants known.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the German States. The Thaler was a widely used currency at the time, and the fact that this coin was minted in the name of Ferdinand II, who was the Holy Roman Emperor, highlights the political and economic ties between the County of Oldenburg and the Holy Roman Empire. Additionally, the fact that it was made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time, further emphasizes the coin's significance and value.
