1 Schreckenberger - Ernest III ND (1616-1619) front 1 Schreckenberger - Ernest III ND (1616-1619) back
1 Schreckenberger - Ernest III ND (1616-1619) photo
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1 Schreckenberger - Ernest III ND

 
Silver 4.97 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
County of Holstein-Schaumburg-Pinneberg (German States)
Count
Ernest (Ernst) (1601-1622)
Emperor
Matthias (1612-1619)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1616-1619
Value
1 Schreckenberger (⅙)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
4.97 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#137303
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MATTHIAS. D. G. RO. IM(P). SEM. A(V)(G).

Comment

Weinm.171

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Schreckenberger - Ernest III ND (1616-1619) from County of Holstein-Schaumburg-Pinneberg (German States) made of Silver weighing 4.97 g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The County of Holstein-Schaumburg-Pinneberg was a small state in the Holy Roman Empire, and the coin was minted during the reign of Ernest III, who was the Count of Holstein-Schaumburg-Pinneberg from 1616 to 1619. This coin was likely used for everyday transactions and could have been used to purchase goods and services from local merchants. Despite its small size, this coin is a valuable piece of history that provides insight into the economic and political climate of the time.