© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
3 Kreuzers - John George I Klippe
1621 year| Silver | 4.99 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
| Prince elector | John George I (Hans Georg I) (1591-1656) |
| Prince elector | John George I (Hans Georg I) (1591-1656) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1621 |
| Year | 1621 |
| Value | 3 Kreuzers (1⁄40) |
| Value | 3 Kreuzers (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.99 g |
| Weight | 4.99 g |
| Shape | Klippe |
| Shape | Klippe |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#187239 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Double-headed eagle, circle on chest with denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* SA : ROM : IMP : AR : MA : ET : E :
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Comment
Slg. Kernbach 3101Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Kreuzers - John George I (Klippe) 1621 coin is that it features a unique "klippe" or "cut" design, which was a distinctive feature of coins minted during the reign of John George I. The klippe design includes a small cut or notch in the rim of the coin, which was added to prevent counterfeiting and to ensure that the coin could be easily identified as authentic. This feature is particularly notable on the 3 Kreuzers coin, as it is one of the earliest examples of a klippe coin and demonstrates the innovative techniques used by mint officials during this time period to combat counterfeiting.
