3 Kreuzers - Hermann Adolphus 1612 front 3 Kreuzers - Hermann Adolphus 1612 back
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3 Kreuzers - Hermann Adolphus

1612 year
Silver 1.52 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
County of Solms-Hohensolms (German States)
Count
Hermann Adolph (1562-1613)
Emperor
Matthias (1612-1619)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1612
Value
3 Kreuzers (1⁄40)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.52 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#312360
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned double-headed eagle without a nimbus.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MATHI . I . RO . IM . SEM . AV . 1612

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 3 Kreuzers - Hermann Adolphus 1612 coin from County of Solms-Hohensolms (German States) is that it features a unique design element - a crescent moon and stars on the reverse side, which was a symbol of the County of Solms-Hohensolms. This design was used on several coins issued by the county during this time period, and it has become a distinctive feature that collectors and numismatists look for when identifying coins from this region.