© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
15 Kreuzers - John William
1693 year| Silver | 5.35 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | County of Sayn-Altenkirchen (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | John William (Johann Wilhelm) (1686-1729) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1693 |
| Value | 15 Kreuzers (¼) |
| Currency | Thaler (1648-1803) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.35 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#424198 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned oval arms of Ducal Saxony left and Sayn right between 2 palm fronds, electoral hat above, value 'XV' in cartouche below, date in margin at top.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1693 · FURSTL · SACHS · SEYN · LANDMUNZ ·
Interesting fact
The 15 Kreuzers coin from the County of Sayn-Altenkirchen, minted in 1693 during the reign of John William, features an interesting design element - a stylized portrait of the ruler on the obverse side, surrounded by intricate foliage and ornaments. This design was a departure from the more traditional depiction of rulers in a formal, stately pose, and instead, John William is shown with a more relaxed and naturalistic pose, giving the coin a unique and distinctive look.
