1 Groten - Gerhard VI ND (1440-1482) front 1 Groten - Gerhard VI ND (1440-1482) back
1 Groten - Gerhard VI ND (1440-1482) photo
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1 Groten - Gerhard VI ND

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
County of Oldenburg (German States)
Count
Gerhard (1448-1483)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1440-1482
Value
1 Groten (1⁄144)
Currency
Thaler (1535-1773)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#341382
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Large cross pattée.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: GERADI : COMES : OLDENBORG

Lettering (regular font): GERADI : COMES : OLDENBORG

Translation: Gerhard, Count of Oldenburg

Interesting fact

The 1 Groten coin from the County of Oldenburg was minted during the reign of Gerhard VI, who was the Count of Oldenburg from 1440 to 1482. The coin features an image of Gerhard VI on one side and the Oldenburg coat of arms on the other. The coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time, and it was used as a standard circulation coin in the German States. Despite its age, some of these coins have survived to this day and are highly sought after by collectors.