1 Kreuzer - Frederick Casimir 1676-1683 front 1 Kreuzer - Frederick Casimir 1676-1683 back
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1 Kreuzer - Frederick Casimir

 
Silver 0.6 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
County of Hanau-Lichtenberg (German States)
Count
Frederick Casimir (Friedrich Kasimir) (1641-1685)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1676-1683
Value
1 Kreuzer (1⁄144)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.6 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#185664
Rarity index
76%

Reverse

Denomination, date and mintmasters initials within laurel wreath.

Lettering:
I
KREU
TZER

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Kreuzer coin from the County of Hanau-Lichtenberg is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The County of Hanau-Lichtenberg was a small state within the Holy Roman Empire, and during the reign of Frederick Casimir (1676-1683), the county underwent significant economic and military reforms. The minting of this coin was likely a response to the growing need for a standardized currency in the region, as well as a symbol of the county's growing economic and political influence.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1679 SM 487000 - - - - - -

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