© eRBe
© eRBe
3 Kreuzers - Ernest II
| Silver | 1.48 g | 21.15 mm |
| Issuer | County of Solms-Lich (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Ernest II (Ernst II) (1613-1619) |
| Emperor | Matthias (1612-1619) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1613-1618 |
| Value | 3 Kreuzer = 1 Groschen (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.48 g |
| Diameter | 21.15 mm |
| Thickness | 0.65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#165294 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, 3 in circle on breast.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MATHIAS • I • D • G • RO • IMP • S • AU14
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Comment
Varieties exist.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Kreuzers coin from the County of Solms-Lich is that it features an image of a wild man, known as a "Wildmann," on its reverse side. The Wildmann was a mythical creature popular in German folklore during the Renaissance period and was often depicted as a hairy, bearded man holding a club or tree trunk. The inclusion of this image on the coin may have been meant to symbolize the power and strength of the Solms-Lich region.
