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2 Kreuzers - Ernest I, Eberhard and Hermann Adolphus
1589 year| Silver | 0.9 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | County of Solms-Lich (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Ernest I (Ernst I) (1562-1590) Eberhard (1562-1600) Hermann Adolph (Hermann Adolf) (1562-1613) |
| Emperor | Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1589 |
| Value | 2 Kreuzer = ½ Batzen (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.9 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#324166 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Imperial orb with Z divides date, titles of (Holy Roman Emperor) Rudolf II around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RUDOL. II. IMP. AUG. P. F. DEC
Translation: Rudolf II, Imperator, Augustus, ...
Comment
Ernst, Eberhard and Herman Adolf were brothers, co-rulers of the county.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Kreuzers coin from the County of Solms-Lich is that it features a unique combination of three different rulers on its obverse side. Ernest I, Eberhard, and Hermann Adolphus are all depicted together, which is a rare occurrence on coins from that time period. This coin is a testament to the complex political landscape of the German States during the 16th century, where multiple rulers often shared power or ruled jointly over the same territory.
