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3 Kreuzers / Groschen
1624 year| Silver | 5.73 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Schaffhausen |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1624 |
| Value | 3 Kreuzer = 1 Groschen (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Reichsthaler (1611-1657) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.73 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#121980 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Double-headed eagle in circle, value in oval below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ·NOSTRA EST·DEVS·SPES·
Interesting fact
The 3 Kreuzers / Groschen 1624 coin from the City of Schaffhausen is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War had just ended, and many countries were struggling to rebuild their economies. The City of Schaffhausen, located in what is now northern Switzerland, was an important trading center and minted its own coins to facilitate trade. The 3 Kreuzers / Groschen coin was a standard circulation coin that was widely used in the region and is now a rare and valuable collector's item.
