© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
¼ Thaler - Anthony Günter In the name of Matthias ND
| Silver | 6.6 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Oldenburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Anthony Günther (Anton Günther) (1603-1667) |
| Emperor | Matthias (1612-1619) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1614-1619 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1535-1773) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#340123 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned two-headed imperial eagle, orb on breast, within beaded inner circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MATH · I · D · G · RO · IMPER · SEMP AVG
Unabridged legend: Mathias I dei gratia Romanorum Imperator semper augustus
Translation: Mathias I by God's grace ever exalted Emperor of the Romans
Comment
Kalvelage/Trippler 153 d.Variants are known. Crown obverse extending through the inner circle, and a small lion shield at the center of the arms is Kalv 153a.
Matthias I reigned as Holy Roman Emperor from 1612-1619, and Kunker identifies this type to the first emission under mintmaster Nikolaus Wintgens (1614-1622), giving a likely date range 1614-1619.
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 Matthias, but bearing the name of Anthony Günter, suggests that there may have been a power struggle or transition of leadership taking place in the County of Oldenburg during this period. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's minting indicates that it was a valuable and sought-after resource at the time.
