8 Gute Groschen - Adolph Frederick 1758-1760 front 8 Gute Groschen - Adolph Frederick 1758-1760 back
8 Gute Groschen - Adolph Frederick 1758-1760 photo
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8 Gute Groschen - Adolph Frederick

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Swedish dominion of Pomerania (German States)
King
Adolphus Frederick (Adolf Friedrich) (1751-1771)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1758-1760
Value
8 Gute Groschen (⅓)
Currency
Thaler (1630-1815)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#136763
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned griffin turned left holding sword, value in exergue.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 8 Gute Groschen coin from the Swedish dominion of Pomerania is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Adolph Frederick, who was the King of Sweden from 1751 to 1771. During his reign, Sweden was involved in several wars, including the Seven Years' War, which had a significant impact on the country's economy. Despite these challenges, the 8 Gute Groschen coin remained a stable and widely used currency in the region, and its silver content made it a valuable and reliable form of currency for everyday transactions.