2 Kreuzers - Frederick Casimir 1661-1663 front 2 Kreuzers - Frederick Casimir 1661-1663 back
2 Kreuzers - Frederick Casimir 1661-1663 photo
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2 Kreuzers - Frederick Casimir

 
Silver 1 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
County of Hanau-Lichtenberg (German States)
Count
Frederick Casimir (Friedrich Kasimir) (1641-1685)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1661-1663
Value
2 Kreuzers (1⁄72)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
1 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#405723
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Inscription within wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HANAW
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 its obverse side, which symbolizes the power and authority of the ruling dynasty.