1 Kreuzer - Frederick Casimir 1663 front 1 Kreuzer - Frederick Casimir 1663 back
1 Kreuzer - Frederick Casimir 1663 photo
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1 Kreuzer - Frederick Casimir

1663 year
Silver 0.62 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
County of Hanau-Lichtenberg (German States)
Count
Frederick Casimir (Friedrich Kasimir) (1641-1685)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1663
Value
1 Kreuzer (1⁄144)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.62 g
Diameter
15 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#405687
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Inscription in laurel wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IBM
I
KREVTZ
1663
ER

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Kreuzer coin from the County of Hanau-Lichtenberg is that it features an image of Frederick Casimir, the Count of Hanau-Lichtenberg, on one side, and the Hanau-Lichtenberg coat of arms on the other. This coin was minted in 1663 and was made of silver, weighing 0.62 grams. It was a standard circulation coin during its time and was used for everyday transactions.