3 Gute Kreuzer - Francis of Hatzfeld-Gleichen 1684 front 3 Gute Kreuzer - Francis of Hatzfeld-Gleichen 1684 back
3 Gute Kreuzer - Francis of Hatzfeld-Gleichen 1684 photo
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3 Gute Kreuzer - Francis of Hatzfeld-Gleichen

1684 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
County of Hatzfeld (German States)
Count
Francis (Franz) (1683-1738)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1684
Value
3 Gute Kreuzer = 1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#148114
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned 6-fold arms in ornamented frame.

Lettering: 3 // GVTE // KREVTZ // 1684

Comment

Niederstätten mint
M-J/V. H 7d, Klein(Niederstetten) 3

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 3 Gute Kreuzer coin featuring Francis of Hatzfeld-Gleichen is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Holy Roman Empire. The coin was minted in 1684, just a few years after the Great Turkish War, which had devastated much of Europe and led to a significant increase in taxation and inflation. Despite these challenges, the County of Hatzfeld was able to maintain its independence and continue minting its own coins, such as the 3 Gute Kreuzer, which was used as a standard circulation coin. This coin is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the people of Hatzfeld during a difficult period in history.