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15 Kreuzers - George William
1687 year| Silver | 5.46 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Leiningen-Westerburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | George William (Georg Wilhelm) (1635-1695) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1687 |
| Value | 15 Kreuzer (⅙) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.46 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#158517 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle in circle with head right, date in legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA NOVA ARGENTEA
Interesting fact
The 15 Kreuzers coin from the County of Leiningen-Westerburg (German States) was minted during the reign of George William, who was the Count of Leiningen-Westerburg from 1678 to 1705. The coin features an image of George William on one side and the coat of arms of the County of Leiningen-Westerburg on the other. It was made of silver and weighed 5.46 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin of its time. Despite its relatively small size, the 15 Kreuzers coin played an important role in the economy of the region and was widely used for everyday transactions. Today, it is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians interested in the history of German coinage.
