© Quiquengrogne
© Quiquengrogne
3 Kreuzers - Eberhard and Hermann Adolphus
1595 year| Silver | 1.63 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | County of Solms-Lich (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Eberhard (1562-1600) Hermann Adolph (Hermann Adolf) (1562-1613) |
| Emperor | Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1595 |
| Value | 3 Kreuzer = 1 Groschen (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.63 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 0.85 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#120606 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle with denomination within imperial orb on breast.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RVDOLPH' II' IMP' AVG' P' F' DE
Edge
Plain
Comment
Joseph 58 fJoseph 62 c
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Kreuzers coin from the County of Solms-Lich is that it features a unique combination of coat of arms on its reverse side. The coat of arms depicts the symbols of the two ruling families, Eberhard and Hermann Adolphus, which are combined in a way that represents the unity and cooperation between the two families. This design was specifically chosen to reflect the political alliance between the two families and to showcase their shared power and influence in the region.
