County of Eastern Friesland 1 Witten - Edzard II and John, 1568 – 1586

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country County of Eastern Friesland County of Eastern Friesland
Currency Thaler
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Witten
Year 1568 – 1586
Rulers Edzard II (1561–1599) , John II (1561–1591)
Composition Billon
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g) 0.56
Diameter (mm) 15.6
Thickness (mm) 0.48
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Witten from County of Eastern Friesland. Issued from 1568 to 1586. Struck in Billon. Measures 15.6 mm and weighs 0.56 g.

Obverse
Eastern Frisia arms (Eagle with crowned human head), legend surrounding.
Reverse
Imperial orb with "I" divided date.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1586 (g) 64.4K (15)86
1580 (f) 150K (15)80
1577 (f) 219.4K (15)77
1572 (e) 324.8K (15)7Z
1568 (e) 200.2K (15)68
ND (e) —

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