© Hylz75
© Hylz75
1 Sesling - Edzard II and John
| Silver | 1.09 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | County of East Frisia (East Frisia, German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Edzard II (1561-1599) John II (1561-1591) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1581-1582 |
| Value | 1 Sesling = 6 Pfennigs (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.09 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#310858 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Imperial orb with 1 60 over a cross with anchor ends.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DA * T P / A T DO / IN T D / I T NO
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Sesling coin from the County of East Frisia, minted between 1581 and 1582, features a unique combination of two rulers on its obverse side: Edzard II and John. This is an interesting fact because it highlights the complex political history of the region during that time, where two rulers were simultaneously in power.
