1 Kreuzer - Frederick of Hesse-Darmstadt 1680-1681 front 1 Kreuzer - Frederick of Hesse-Darmstadt 1680-1681 back
1 Kreuzer - Frederick of Hesse-Darmstadt 1680-1681 photo
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1 Kreuzer - Frederick of Hesse-Darmstadt

 
Silver - 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Breslau (Silesia)
Prince-bishop
Frederick of Hesse-Darmstadt (Friedrich von Hessen-Darmstadt) (1671-1682)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1680-1681
Value
1 Kreuzer (1⁄60)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#92488
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

Silesian eagle in circle, date at top

Script: Latin

Lettering: PRO. DEO. ET - ECCLESIA.

Comment

Ref. F/S#2715, 2719-19a.

KM# is attributed to German states.

Interesting fact

The 1 Kreuzer coin from the Bishopric of Breslau (Silesia) featuring Frederick of Hesse-Darmstadt, minted between 1680 and 1681, is notable for its unique design. The coin's obverse features an image of Frederick, the Count of Hesse-Darmstadt, while the reverse bears the coat of arms of the Bishopric of Breslau. This coin was minted during a time of great political and religious upheaval in Europe, and its design reflects the complex power dynamics at play in the region during that period.