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1 Dreier
| Silver | - | 17.2 mm |
| Issuer | City of Erfurt (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1623-1656 |
| Value | 3 Pfennigs (Dreier) (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 17.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#31810 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Comment
Coins struck between 1631-1648 under swedish occupation.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 Thirty Years War, which lasted from 1618 to 1648, had a significant impact on the coinage of many German states, including the City of Erfurt. As a result, the 1 Dreier coin was minted with a unique design that reflected the city's economic and political ties to the surrounding region. The coin features the image of a bust of a man, believed to be a representation of the city's patron saint, St. Boniface, and on the reverse side, a shield with the city's coat of arms. This design was meant to symbolize the city's independence and sovereignty during a time of great upheaval.
