German States coin ?

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 I got a bag of coins the other day; some were in the 1800's and two were in the 1700's. The first one was from Netherlands East Indies dated 1790 with V O C on one side, which I found on here as KM#152.2 and is a 1 duit denomination. The other one (pictures below) I could not find on here.

 It looks like it may have been buried as there was some dirt on it, and also a slight crack, though even then there is a fair bit of lettering still seen. One side has a very large M C intertwined monogram with a crown above, and a toothed border. The other size has a large  VI  above  PFENNI**  and  1761  below. Some of the lettering around the outside is  LAND  *UNTZ  plus other letters. Where * is typed means unclear letter, and also the M C could be M G as it is in a fancy scroll lettering.

 I may be wrong but perhaps it would go in the German States section, which starts at Aachen Thaler through to Würzburg Thaler but not sure about mine. I did see a page somewhere that suggests it may be KM#153 issued 1760 -1761 in Bentheim-Tecklenburg-Rheda. It also suggests the first part of the lettering is G. B  T. RHEDA and looking at my coin (in parts I could not make out clearly) I am now sure is right. Diameter about 25mm and made of copper. The Ruler was  Moritz Kasimir I  apparently.
 Is the states list complete - I certainly do not want to add another one in case all written above is wrong. Though if it is correct (and someone has a book that confirms it as 6 Pfennig KM#153) then please add it, plus these photos ...

                         
Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins
yes it is that one. I added it. nice image.
Though - mine is listed as KM#77, maybe I have an old catalog. I added KM#153 to the description field

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