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15 Kreuzers - Elisabeth Charlotte
1685 year| Silver | - | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Nassau-Holzappel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Countess | Elisabeth Charlotte (1648-1707) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1685 |
| Value | 15 Kreuzers (¼) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#143839 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hand from clouds at upper left sending rays to sailboat at right on sea, anchor below, all in circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SPES - NESCIA - FALLI.
Interesting fact
The 15 Kreuzers - Elisabeth Charlotte 1685 coin was minted during a time of great change in the Holy Roman Empire. The Principality of Nassau-Holzappel, where the coin was minted, was a small state within the Empire, and the coin's minting was likely a response to the economic and political changes happening at the time. The coin's design, featuring Elisabeth Charlotte, the wife of Prince Georg Friedrich of Nassau-Holzappel, was a common practice among German states during this period, as coins were often used as a symbol of power and prestige. Despite its age, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the economic and political climate of the time.
