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3 Kreuzers - Ernest II
| Silver | 1.48 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | County of Solms-Lich (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Ernest II (Ernst II) (1613-1619) Philip (Philipp) (1613-1631) |
| Emperor | Matthias (1612-1619) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1612-1619 (1612-1920) |
| Value | 3 Kreuzer = 1 Groschen (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.48 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#432374 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, 3 in circle on breast.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MATTHI • I • D • G • RO • IM • S • A • 1617
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Comment
Varieties exist.
Mint information:
Lich Mint
(a) 
1589-93, 1602-08 - Peter Arnsburger
Ca. 1605 - (Amtmann) Sprenger
Södel Mint
(b) 
1612 - Georg Kupper
1612-19 - Hans Schmidt von Bielefeld
1613-? - Michael Loth von Giessen
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Germany. The County of Solms-Lich was a small state within the Holy Roman Empire, and the coinage of this time period reflects the tumultuous nature of the era. The 3 Kreuzers coin was minted during the reign of Ernest II, who ruled the County of Solms-Lich from 1612 to 1619. During this time, the Holy Roman Empire was facing economic challenges, including inflation and debasement of the currency. Despite these challenges, the 3 Kreuzers coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency, and its silver content made it a valuable commodity.
