Catalog
| Issuer | Pomerania, Swedish dominion of |
|---|---|
| Year | 1758-1759 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 4 Gute Grochen = ⅙ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1630-1815) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
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| Orientation | |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#397 |
| Obverse description | Crowned monogram, date below. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | AF 1758 |
| Reverse description | Crowned griffin with sword in left hand. Below, in the exergue, the value and the mintmark. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | K.S.P.L.M. 4. GUTEGROS O.H.K. |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
1758 OHK - - 1759 OHK - - |
| Numisquare ID | 1127705470 |
| Additional information |
Historical Context: This 4 Gute Groschen coin was issued for Swedish Pomerania during Adolphus Frederick's reign as King of Sweden (1751-1771), specifically between 1758 and 1759. Its production occurred amidst the Seven Years' War, known as the Pomeranian War for Sweden. This coinage was crucial for financing military operations and stabilizing the economy within the occupied dominion, highlighting Sweden's assertion of authority and the practical demands of wartime administration.
Artistry: The coin's design reflects the late Baroque to early Rococo aesthetic of mid-18th century European numismatics. Engravers for such regional issues are rarely documented, but the Stralsund mint's master likely crafted the dies. The obverse typically features a dignified, often laureate, bust of King Adolphus Frederick, encircled by his royal titles. The reverse displays a crowned escutcheon bearing the combined arms of Sweden and Pomerania, along with the "4 Gute Groschen" denomination and date.
Technical/Grading: Strike quality for this 27 mm silver issue often varies. High-points prone to wear on the obverse include the king's hair, laurel wreath, and ear; on the reverse, the crown, intricate heraldic devices within the shield, and denomination lettering are most susceptible to abrasion