County of Eastern Friesland ½ Witten - Edzard II and John, 1572 – 1573

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country County of Eastern Friesland County of Eastern Friesland
Currency Thaler
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Witten
Year 1572 – 1573
Rulers Edzard II (1561–1599) , John II (1561–1591)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Weight (g) 0.31
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Witten from County of Eastern Friesland. Issued from 1572 to 1573. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 0.31 g.

Obverse
Shield with imperial eagle, crown above divides date, small East Friesland arms on breast.
Reverse
Ornate cross with rhomboid center in which 6-pointed star.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1573  414.7K
1572  665.1K

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