2 Kreuzers - Frederick Casimir 1663-1665 front 2 Kreuzers - Frederick Casimir 1663-1665 back
2 Kreuzers - Frederick Casimir 1663-1665 photo
© H. D. Rauch

2 Kreuzers - Frederick Casimir

 
Silver 1.2 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
County of Hanau-Lichtenberg (German States)
Count
Frederick Casimir (Friedrich Kasimir) (1641-1685)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1663-1665
Value
2 Kreuzers (1⁄72)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.2 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#185665
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Imperial orb above 6-line inscription within laurel wreath.

Lettering:
HANAU
LICHTEN
BERGI
SCHE
2 . K

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Kreuzers coin from the County of Hanau-Lichtenberg is that it features an image of a crowned eagle on the obverse side, which symbolizes the power and authority of the ruling dynasty.