3 Kreuzer 1805 front 3 Kreuzer 1805 back
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3 Kreuzer

1805 year
Silver - 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rochefort (Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rochefort, German States)
Prince
Dominique Constantin (1789-1806)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1805
Value
3 Kreuzer Landmunze = 1⁄48 Conventionsthaler
Currency
Thaler (1611-1803)
Composition
Silver
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#47209
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Denomination.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
III
KREUZER
LANDMÜNZ

Interesting fact

The 3 Kreuzer coin from Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rochefort is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Principality of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rochefort was a small state within the German States, and the coin was minted during the height of the Napoleonic Wars, which had a significant impact on trade and commerce in Europe. Despite these challenges, the coin was made of silver, indicating the value and wealth of the Principality at the time.