1 Groten - Anthony Günther ND (1619-1622) front 1 Groten - Anthony Günther ND (1619-1622) back
1 Groten - Anthony Günther ND (1619-1622) photo
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1 Groten - Anthony Günther ND

 
Silver 1.04 g -
Description
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
1 Groten (1⁄144)
Currency
Thaler (1535-1773)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.04 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#339292
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, orb on breast

Script: Latin

Lettering: FER. II. D. G. RO. IMP. SEM. AV

Unabridged legend: Ferdinandus II dei gratia Romanorum Imperator semper augustus

Translation: Ferdinand II, by God's grace ever exalted Emperor of the Romans

Interesting fact

The 1 Groten coin from the County of Oldenburg, issued during the reign of Anthony Günther (1619-1622), features a unique design element - a stylized letter "G" on the reverse side, which represents the name of the county (Grafschaft Oldenburg) and adds to its numismatic value.