© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
1 Kreuzer - Philip V
1591 year| Billon | 0.67 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | County of Hanau-Lichtenberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Philip V (1585-1599) |
| Emperor | Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1591 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄144) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.67 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#406457 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Imperial orb with "I".
Script: Latin
Lettering: RVDOL . Z . IMP . AVG . P . F . D .
Unabridged legend: Rudolphus II Imperator Augustus, Publicari Fecit Decreto
Translation: Rudolph II, emperor august, authorized by decree.
Interesting fact
The 1 Kreuzer coin from the County of Hanau-Lichtenberg, minted in 1591 during the reign of Philip V, features an unusual design on its reverse side. Instead of the typical coat of arms or other symbols associated with the county or ruler, the coin bears an image of a stork holding a baby in its beak. This design is believed to represent the legend of the "Stork of Hanau," which tells the story of a stork that brought a baby to the city of Hanau, thereby symbolizing the town's prosperity and growth. This unique design makes the coin stand out among other coins of its time and adds to its historical and cultural significance.
