1 Dicker Penning - Edzard II, Christoph and John 1562-1563 front 1 Dicker Penning - Edzard II, Christoph and John 1562-1563 back
1 Dicker Penning - Edzard II, Christoph and John 1562-1563 photo
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1 Dicker Penning - Edzard II, Christoph and John

 
Silver 7.01 g -
Description
Issuer
County of East Frisia (East Frisia, German States)
Count
Edzard II (1561-1599) John II (1561-1591) Christopher (Christoph) (1561-1566)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1562-1563
Value
1 Dicker Penning (⅕)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
7.01 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#352119
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

East Friesland arms in circle, date at end of legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: DA * PACE * DNE * IN * DIEBVS * NOSTR * 6Z

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Dicker Penning coin from East Frisia is that it features a unique triangular shape, which was a distinctive feature of coins from this region during the 16th century.