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1666 World Date Set: European Edition (DPOTD)
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Well, it has been a while since I last did a segment on my World Date Set of coins from 1666: First Post. (Again, 1666 was just a random date I chose, and I wanted to learn more about this time period). I have since acquired several new additions, from both European Countries and Asian Countries, and I'm awaiting on 1-2 more that should arrive in a week (not to mention a couple other's that I hope to acquire off the 'Bay ending in a couple days).
Since starting this project (Approximately Jan. 1, 2009), I have thrown myself into the deep end, trying to know anything and everything I can about world events that happened at this time and looking at, and acquiring, coins from this date. It's been an awfully fun project to escape my comfort-zone of Early U.S. Bust Coinage, and go exploring a different time and at different places around the world. In fact, I have taken this project SO FAR, that I have created a "Map" on "Google Maps" of where certain coins were produced (i.e. the MANY different German States!). I'm not close to finished with it now, but you may still have the priveledge to check it out (and if you wish to contact me of other mints from around the world, that you know produced coins in 1666 (or approximately thereof), PM me and I will gladly add it): I can't seem to get a direct link for the map, but if you do a search it's called "1666 Coin Locations"
On the Map: (Yellow=Netherlands, Blue=German States, Green=Poland, Red=Swiss Cantons (States), Turquoise=Hungary, Bohemia, Austria, Transylvania, and Purple=Italian States, Pink=Spanish Netherlands & Leige)
In future acquisitions, I will edit this page (and the Asian page, which will be written shortly) to share what coins I have newly acquired, and add some more background on the piece. (Plus bump this to the top letting you know what I've acquired and relevant background)
1648 Map of Europe (most of Europe!):
When you compare this map with the "Map" I created through google, you will see remarkable similarities, which only lets me know that my research matches fairly accurately.
Here's a great illustrated map I just found with all of the "Low Countries" between 1556 and 1648. (Eighty Years war ended in 1648!)
This area tends to get confusing since there was so much disjointment in ruling this area at this time, so this map really allows for some great clarity.
(The map covers most of Modern Day Netherlands, Belgium, Northern France, and Luxemburg)
Now for the Coins:
Poland-Lithuania
This Polish-Lithuania Commonwealth was ruled by John II Casimir (Vasa Dynasty), 1648-1668.
Lithuania Copper Schilling; Lithuania at this time was the northern portion of Poland (as seen on the first map), and directly south of Livonia.
Poland Silver 6 Groschen
England/Great Britain
England was periled by the "Great London Fire" in 1666 which burnt down most of City of London, the Roman City Wall, and some surrounding buildings. It raged between September 2nd through September 5th, and burnt down such buildings as: St. Pauls Cathedral, The Royal Exchane, and Pudding lane; in all 13,200 homes were destroyed as well as 87 Parish Churches, displacing some 70,000 to 80,000 inhabitants (almost non of which were Auristocrats!). It started at the bakery of Thomas Farriner (or Farynor) on Pudding Lane and spread west, almost exclusively, and never reaching the Tower of London. Surprisingly, less than 10 deaths were recorded from the fire, although this number is likely somewhat greater due to the great displacement of individuals and thus causing many to go missing!
Far and among, this was the greatest event to occur in England in 1666, and for decades prior and post.
Charles II was ruler of England from 1660-1685, he also ruled over: Scotland and Ireland. (Not to be confused with Charles II of Spain, also from this time!)
Thus I present to you the rare, and difficult to obtain, Great Britain Silver Crown (no Elephant below Bust):
German States
There were A LOT of German States at this time, and many more existed but subsequently did not produce coins in 1666 or in the range of 1666.
These German States were ruled by Leopold I from 1658-1705. Leopold I also controlled Austria, Bohemia and Hungary (of the Great Roman Empire)
German State of Silesia, Silver 3 Kreuzer:
German State of Ravensberg, Silver 2 Mariengroschen:
Austrian State of Olmutz, Silver 3 Kreuzer:
Austrian State of Salzburg, Silver 1/9 Thaler Klippe:
("Klippes" were issued when a country was at war or there was a need for emergency money to be produced; I know of only 2 different Klippes produced for all of 1666, the 1/9th Thaler (as shown), and a 1/6th Thaler)
Liege
Or the Bishopric of Liege, where Maximilan Henry (Heinrich) of Bavaria ruled from 1650 to 1688, as a part of the Spanish Netherlands, ultimaterly controlled by Charles II of Spain (1660-1685).
The following is an undated coin produced during the time of Maximilan Henry's reign, and is a 1 (copper) Liard:
Still a LONG way to go before I will call this set "Satisfactorily" Complete (as in at least 1 example from each country), but in due time the set will be finished
Enjoy!
-Winston
P.S. Here's a list of European places that I'm still looking for (in alphabetical order), so if you can assist in any of these that would be most appreciated:
Bohemia
Crimea (Krim)
Danzig
Estonia
France
Hungary
Italy (Italian States)
Livonia
Malta, Order of
Monaco
Netherlands
Norway
Porrtugal
Ragusa
Russia
Scotland
Spain
Spanish Netherlands
Sweden
Swiss Cantons
Transylvania
Since starting this project (Approximately Jan. 1, 2009), I have thrown myself into the deep end, trying to know anything and everything I can about world events that happened at this time and looking at, and acquiring, coins from this date. It's been an awfully fun project to escape my comfort-zone of Early U.S. Bust Coinage, and go exploring a different time and at different places around the world. In fact, I have taken this project SO FAR, that I have created a "Map" on "Google Maps" of where certain coins were produced (i.e. the MANY different German States!). I'm not close to finished with it now, but you may still have the priveledge to check it out (and if you wish to contact me of other mints from around the world, that you know produced coins in 1666 (or approximately thereof), PM me and I will gladly add it): I can't seem to get a direct link for the map, but if you do a search it's called "1666 Coin Locations"
On the Map: (Yellow=Netherlands, Blue=German States, Green=Poland, Red=Swiss Cantons (States), Turquoise=Hungary, Bohemia, Austria, Transylvania, and Purple=Italian States, Pink=Spanish Netherlands & Leige)
In future acquisitions, I will edit this page (and the Asian page, which will be written shortly) to share what coins I have newly acquired, and add some more background on the piece. (Plus bump this to the top letting you know what I've acquired and relevant background)
1648 Map of Europe (most of Europe!):
When you compare this map with the "Map" I created through google, you will see remarkable similarities, which only lets me know that my research matches fairly accurately.
Here's a great illustrated map I just found with all of the "Low Countries" between 1556 and 1648. (Eighty Years war ended in 1648!)
This area tends to get confusing since there was so much disjointment in ruling this area at this time, so this map really allows for some great clarity.
(The map covers most of Modern Day Netherlands, Belgium, Northern France, and Luxemburg)
Now for the Coins:
Poland-Lithuania
This Polish-Lithuania Commonwealth was ruled by John II Casimir (Vasa Dynasty), 1648-1668.
Lithuania Copper Schilling; Lithuania at this time was the northern portion of Poland (as seen on the first map), and directly south of Livonia.
Poland Silver 6 Groschen
England/Great Britain
England was periled by the "Great London Fire" in 1666 which burnt down most of City of London, the Roman City Wall, and some surrounding buildings. It raged between September 2nd through September 5th, and burnt down such buildings as: St. Pauls Cathedral, The Royal Exchane, and Pudding lane; in all 13,200 homes were destroyed as well as 87 Parish Churches, displacing some 70,000 to 80,000 inhabitants (almost non of which were Auristocrats!). It started at the bakery of Thomas Farriner (or Farynor) on Pudding Lane and spread west, almost exclusively, and never reaching the Tower of London. Surprisingly, less than 10 deaths were recorded from the fire, although this number is likely somewhat greater due to the great displacement of individuals and thus causing many to go missing!
Far and among, this was the greatest event to occur in England in 1666, and for decades prior and post.
Charles II was ruler of England from 1660-1685, he also ruled over: Scotland and Ireland. (Not to be confused with Charles II of Spain, also from this time!)
Thus I present to you the rare, and difficult to obtain, Great Britain Silver Crown (no Elephant below Bust):
German States
There were A LOT of German States at this time, and many more existed but subsequently did not produce coins in 1666 or in the range of 1666.
These German States were ruled by Leopold I from 1658-1705. Leopold I also controlled Austria, Bohemia and Hungary (of the Great Roman Empire)
German State of Silesia, Silver 3 Kreuzer:
German State of Ravensberg, Silver 2 Mariengroschen:
Austrian State of Olmutz, Silver 3 Kreuzer:
Austrian State of Salzburg, Silver 1/9 Thaler Klippe:
("Klippes" were issued when a country was at war or there was a need for emergency money to be produced; I know of only 2 different Klippes produced for all of 1666, the 1/9th Thaler (as shown), and a 1/6th Thaler)
Liege
Or the Bishopric of Liege, where Maximilan Henry (Heinrich) of Bavaria ruled from 1650 to 1688, as a part of the Spanish Netherlands, ultimaterly controlled by Charles II of Spain (1660-1685).
The following is an undated coin produced during the time of Maximilan Henry's reign, and is a 1 (copper) Liard:
Still a LONG way to go before I will call this set "Satisfactorily" Complete (as in at least 1 example from each country), but in due time the set will be finished
Enjoy!
-Winston
P.S. Here's a list of European places that I'm still looking for (in alphabetical order), so if you can assist in any of these that would be most appreciated:
Bohemia
Crimea (Krim)
Danzig
Estonia
France
Hungary
Italy (Italian States)
Livonia
Malta, Order of
Monaco
Netherlands
Norway
Porrtugal
Ragusa
Russia
Scotland
Spain
Spanish Netherlands
Sweden
Swiss Cantons
Transylvania
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This is what collecting is all about and I'll bet you have a better appreciation for your collection due to the knowledge you have gained.
Now doesn't this beat the hell out of buying something based on what it might grade out at, entombing it, and then storing it away with it's bretheran?
Again, good job, and stay true to the 'discovery' part of collecting.
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<< <i>Again, 1666 was just a random date I chose >>
To have chosen the date at random, you sure picked a doosie!
Literary works published in London in 1665 and 1666 are quite rare and difficult to find due to the Great Fire in 1666 burning down many (if not most) of the publishing houses, though the fire is credited for also ending the Black Plague (Ring around the rosies, Pocket full of posies... 1665) sooner than otherwise would have been the case.
Make sure that 1666 British piece is thoroughly cleansed with alcohol/acetone, and don't stick it in your mouth!
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<< <i>Again, 1666 was just a random date I chose >>
To have chosen the date at random, you sure picked a doosie!
Literary works published in London in 1665 and 1666 are quite rare and difficult to find due to the Great Fire in 1666 burning down many (if not most) of the publishing houses, though the fire is credited for also ending the Black Plague (Ring around the rosies, Pocket full of posies... 1665) sooner than otherwise would have been the case.
Make sure that 1666 British piece is thoroughly cleansed with alcohol/acetone, and don't stick it in your mouth!
My criteria for choosing the date was (I believe) a date between 1500 and 1800, and I selected this date of 5 drawn from a random number generator.
Right you are about the song, the plague, and how the plague likely ended.
I don't any plans on treating the British Crown myself, as I don't have any experience in that, but will have an expert take care of it in due time.
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