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3 Kreuzers - Joachim Ernest
| Silver | 1.34 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Joachim Ernest (Joachim Ernst) (1603-1625) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1622-1625 |
| Value | 3 Kreuzer (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.34 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#39778 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Imperial orb with value, legend around (starts 1h) for "Moneta Nova Argentea Ad Imperii Legem Cusa"
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MON·NO·ARG·AD·IMP·LEGE·CVSA·
I R
3
Translation: probably something like "New silver coin struck according to the law of the Empire"
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Kreuzers coin from the Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Joachim Ernest, who was a member of the House of Hohenzollern and ruled the Margraviate from 1622 to 1625. During this period, the region was experiencing significant economic growth and cultural development, and the coin reflects this prosperity through its high silver content and detailed design. Despite its small size, the 3 Kreuzers coin played an important role in the local economy and is now a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
