1 Dreier 1631 front 1 Dreier 1631 back
1 Dreier 1631 photo
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1 Dreier

1631 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States)
Period
Free City (1219-1806)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1631
Value
1 Dreier = 3 Pfennig (1⁄80)
Currency
Reichsguldiner (1620-1753)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#132499
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Imperial orb with denomination within frame.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

The 1 Dreier 1631 coin was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Holy Roman Empire. The coin's minting was likely a response to the growing need for a standardized currency across the various German states, as the Holy Roman Empire was a loose confederation of territories with diverse currencies and minting practices. The coin's design, featuring the Nuremberg coat of arms and the imperial eagle, reflects the city's pride in its status as a free imperial city and its connection to the larger imperial system.