15 Schaf - Anthony Günter ND (1614-1622) front 15 Schaf - Anthony Günter ND (1614-1622) back
15 Schaf - Anthony Günter ND (1614-1622) photo
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15 Schaf - Anthony Günter ND

 
Silver 20.6 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Oldenburg (German States)
Count
Anthony Günther (Anton Günther) (1603-1667)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1614-1622
Value
15 Schaf (⅔)
Currency
Thaler (1535-1773)
Composition
Silver
Weight
20.6 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#340198
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, 15 in orb on breast

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IN • MANIBVS • DOMINI • SORTES • MEÆ
15

Translation: My fate is in the hands of the Lord

Interesting fact

The 15 Schaf coin from the County of Oldenburg, minted during the reign of Anthony Günter (1614-1622), features an interesting design element - a stylized image of a sheep on the obverse side, which gives the coin its name "Schaf" meaning "sheep" in German.