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3 Kreuzers - Christian and Wolrad IV
1617 year| Silver | 1.29 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Waldeck (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Christian (1588-1637) Volrad IV (Volrath IV) (1588-1640) |
| Emperor | Matthias (1612-1619) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1617 |
| Value | 3 Kreuzers (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Thaler (1538-1711) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.29 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#141081 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle with orb containing the denomination on chest, date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Comment
Slg. Kayser 155, Slg. Hennig 87Interesting fact
The 3 Kreuzers coin from the County of Waldeck (German States) was minted in 1617 during the reign of Christian and Wolrad IV. What's interesting about this coin is that it was made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. In fact, the use of silver in coins was a symbol of wealth and power, and it was often used to mint coins for special occasions or to commemorate important events. The fact that this coin was made of silver suggests that it may have been a special issue or a limited edition, and it could be a valuable addition to a coin collection.
