1 Oortje - Edzard II and John 1568-1572 front 1 Oortje - Edzard II and John 1568-1572 back
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1 Oortje - Edzard II and John

 
Billon 1 g 18.4 mm
Description
Issuer
County of East Frisia (East Frisia, German States)
Count
Edzard II (1561-1599) John II (1561-1591)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1568-1572
Value
¼ Stüber (1⁄120)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Billon
Weight
1 g
Diameter
18.4 mm
Thickness
0.6 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#200493
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Imperial orb divides date.

Script: Latin

Lettering: DA · PACEM · DNE · IN · DIEB · NOS

Translation: DA PACEM DOMINE IN DIEBUS NOSTRIS

Edge

Plain

Comment

Slg.Knyph. 6468

Weight varies: 0.87-1.14 g.

Interesting fact

The 1 Oortje coin from the County of East Frisia, issued during the reign of Edzard II and John (1568-1572), features a unique design element - a stylized image of a tree on the reverse side. This tree symbolizes the importance of agriculture and forestry in the region, which was a significant aspect of the local economy during that time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1568  195400 - - - - - -
1570  94160 - - - - - -
1572  276702 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Oortje - Edzard II and John 1568-1572 coin.