2 Ducats - Anthony Günter (Death) 1667 front 2 Ducats - Anthony Günter (Death) 1667 back
2 Ducats - Anthony Günter (Death) 1667 photo
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2 Ducats - Anthony Günter Death

1667 year
Gold 7 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Oldenburg (German States)
Count
Anthony Günther (Anton Günther) (1603-1667)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1667
Value
2 Ducats
Currency
Thaler (1535-1773)
Composition
Gold
Weight
7 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#434649
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

9-line inscription with dates.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ANTH: GUNTH:
DEI GRATIA, COM:
IN OLDENB: ET DELMEH:
DYN: IN JEVER ET KNIPH
PRINCEPS PIUS, PRUDENS
ET PACIFICUS, NATUS:
1. NOV: 1583. OB: 19. JUN:
1667. Æ T: ANN: 84.
REG: 64

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - Anthony Günter (Death) 1667 from County of Oldenburg (German States) gold coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of Anthony Günter, a prominent noble who ruled the County of Oldenburg from 1603 until his death in 1667. The coin's design features an image of Günter on the obverse (front) side, and an image of the Oldenburg coat of arms on the reverse (back) side. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists and history enthusiasts.