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3 Kreuzers / Groschen
| Silver | 1.64 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Schaffhausen |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1624-1634 |
| Value | 3 Kreuzer = 1 Groschen (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Reichsthaler (1611-1657) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.64 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#86558 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Double headed eagle in circle. Value below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NOSTRA EST+DEVS+SPES·
+3+
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Kreuzers / Groschen coin from the City of Schaffhausen is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War, which lasted from 1618 to 1648, had a significant impact on the coinage of many European countries, including Switzerland. The City of Schaffhausen, located in northern Switzerland, was a key trading center and minted its own coins to facilitate trade. The 3 Kreuzers / Groschen coin was one of the most widely used coins in the region during this time and was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely accepted metal. Despite the challenges posed by the war, the City of Schaffhausen was able to maintain a high level of craftsmanship and quality in its coinage, making the 3 Kreuzers / Groschen coin a sought-after collector's item today.
