© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
1 Teston - John Reinhard I Klippe
1608 year| Silver | 6.55 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Hanau-Lichtenberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | John Reinhard I (Johann Reinhard I) (1599-1625) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1608 |
| Value | 12 Kreuzers (⅙) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.55 g |
| Size | 28 × 28 mm |
| Shape | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#406112 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DNS IN LIECHT ET OCH MAR ET AD AR
1608
Unabridged legend: ... dominus in Lichtenberg et Ochsenstein, mareschallus et advocatus Argentinensis
Translation: ... lord of Lichtenberg and Ochsenstein, marshal and attorney of [the bishop of] Strasbourg.
Comment
See Engel & Lehr, plate XVI, no. 4.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Teston - John Reinhard I (Klippe) 1608 coin from County of Hanau-Lichtenberg (German States) is that it features a unique "klippe" or "cut" design, which was a common feature of coins from this region during the early modern period. The klippe design involves a small cut or notch in the rim of the coin, which was used to indicate the coin's denomination or to distinguish it from other coins. In the case of the 1 Teston - John Reinhard I (Klippe) 1608 coin, the klippe is located on the left side of the coin's rim and takes the form of a small, circular notch. This feature gives the coin a distinctive look and makes it easily recognizable as a coin from the German States.
