© MANFRED OLDING Münzenhandlung
© MANFRED OLDING Münzenhandlung
3 Kreuzers - John I
| Silver | 1.78 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Palatinate-Zweibrücken (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John I the Lame (1569-1604) |
| Emperor | Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1585-1589 |
| Value | 3 Kreuzer = 1 Groschen (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.78 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#239542 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, 3 in orb on breast.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RVDOL. Z. IMP. AVG. P. F. DEC(R).
Comment
Slg. Noss 341Interesting fact
The 3 Kreuzers coin from the Duchy of Palatinate-Zweibrücken, issued during the reign of John I (1585-1589), features a unique design element - a stylized depiction of a wild man, known as a "Wildmann," on the reverse side. This mythical creature, often depicted with horns, a beard, and a loincloth made of leaves, was a popular motif in Renaissance-era art and symbolized the power of nature and the wilderness.
