3 Kreuzer
| Billon | 1.55 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Zug |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1597-1608 |
| Value | 3 Kreuzer (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Thaler (1564-1624) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.55 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#38917 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Crowned cross above double-headed eagle, value in orb on chest.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINE : CON : NOS : IN : PA
Translation:
Domine Conserva Nos In Pace.
Lord, preserve us in peace.
Interesting fact
The 3 Kreuzer coin from Zug was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Rudolf II, who was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1576 to 1612. During his reign, Rudolf II introduced a number of reforms aimed at stabilizing the economy and strengthening the empire's finances. One of these reforms was the introduction of a new currency, the taler, which replaced the older system of reckoning in guilders and kreuzers. The 3 Kreuzer coin from Zug was part of this new currency system, and it was used widely throughout the empire for everyday transactions. Despite its small denomination, the coin played an important role in the economy of the time and is now a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
