German States, Bremen – emperor Ferdinand III, 1654 AD., contemporary(?) imitation, 12 Grote, cf. Jungk 619.

German States, Bremen (free imperial city) – emperor Ferdinand III, contemporary(?) imitation, dated 1654 AD.,
12 Grote (1/6 Taler) (ø 29 mm / 5,81 g), white metal alloy, axes about coin alignment ↑↓ (ca. 200°), plain edge, encrustations,
Obv.: BREMER – STADGELT / 16 – 54 / XII GROT , crowned city arms: Bremen city key, date flanking, value number in roman digits and denomination in exergue below - fast aufrechter gekrönter Bremer Schlüssel teilt die Jahreszahl 16 - 54, im Abschnitt die Wertbezeichnung XII GROT.
Rev.: FERD III D G ROM IMP SEM AU , "Ferdinandus III Dei Gratia Romanorum Imperator Semper Augustus", crowned imperial double eagle within circle, orb on breast - Gekrönter Doppeladler mit Reichsapfel auf der Brust.
For genuine coins cf. Jungk 619 ; - KM 122 .

Year / Mintage
1654 127,000
1657 141,000

Genuine coins are made of silver and show 5.46 g / 28,6 mm, medal alignment ↑↑ (0°).