1 Dreier 1534-1598 front 1 Dreier 1534-1598 back
1 Dreier 1534-1598 photo
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn

1 Dreier

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
City of Erfurt (German States)
Period
Free city
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1534-1598
Value
3 Pfennigs (Dreier) (1⁄80)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#313500
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Helmet over shield of Capellendorf divides date.

Comment

Slg. Behr 144 Leitzmann 430

Interesting fact

The 1 Dreier coin from the City of Erfurt was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, who was trying to standardize coinage across the German states. The Dreier was a new denomination introduced by Charles V, and it was meant to be equal to 3 Pfennig. This coin was made of silver and had a unique design, featuring the coat of arms of the City of Erfurt on one side and the imperial eagle on the other. Despite its interesting history, the 1 Dreier coin is relatively rare and valuable today, with some mint conditions selling for thousands of dollars.