1 Mark - Anthony Günther ND (1614-1622) front 1 Mark - Anthony Günther ND (1614-1622) back
1 Mark - Anthony Günther ND (1614-1622) photo
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1 Mark - Anthony Günther ND

 
Silver 18.72 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Oldenburg (German States)
Count
Anthony Günther (Anton Günther) (1603-1667)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1614-1622
Value
1 Mark = 32 Grote (½)
Currency
Thaler (1535-1773)
Composition
Silver
Weight
18.72 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#339962
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Value inscription of six lines in center.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
E DELMENH DOMINVS IN IEV ET KNIP
OLDENB
· MARCK ·
ZU · XXXII ·
GROOT · OD
IEV · 23 ·
· STV ·

Translation:
...and Delmenhorst, Lord in Jever and Kniphausen
1 Oldenburg mark to 32 grote or 23 Jever stuivers

Interesting fact

The 1 Mark coin from the County of Oldenburg, issued during the reign of Anthony Günther (1614-1622), features an interesting design element - a crowned shield with the coat of arms of the House of Oldenburg, surrounded by the inscription "ANTHONI GVNTER D GRA REX SVECIAE" (Anthony Günther, by the grace of God, King of Sweden). This coin was made of silver and weighed 18.72 grams.