© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
3 Kreuzers - Charles
| Silver | 1.5 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Breslau (Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Charles (Karl) (1608-1624) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1614-1621 |
| Value | 3 Kreuzer (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#302779 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Three coats of arms (Austria, prince-bishopric of Breslau/Wratislava, and Brixen) arranged 120 degrees apart
Script: Latin
Lettering: EPVS · BRIX · ET · WRA 🟌 1620
Unabridged legend: Episcopus Brixeniae et Wratislaviae
Translation: Bishop of Brixen and Wratislava (Breslau)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Kreuzers coin from the Bishopric of Breslau (Silesia) is that it was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles, who was the Bishop of Breslau from 1614 to 1621. This period saw the Protestant Reformation gaining momentum, and the Catholic Church facing challenges to its authority. Additionally, the Thirty Years' War was taking place during this time, which had a significant impact on the political and economic landscape of Europe. Despite these challenges, the 3 Kreuzers coin remained a widely used and trusted form of currency in the region.
