3 Kreuzers - Maximilian II Emanuel 1695-1698 front 3 Kreuzers - Maximilian II Emanuel 1695-1698 back
3 Kreuzers - Maximilian II Emanuel 1695-1698 photo
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3 Kreuzers - Maximilian II Emanuel

 
Billon (.337 silver) 1.53 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Bavaria (German States)
Prince elector
Maximilian II Emanuel (1679-1726)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1695-1698
Value
3 Kreuzer (1⁄20)
Currency
Thaler (1623-1752)
Composition
Billon (.337 silver)
Weight
1.53 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#39634
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GROSCH * LAND
·16(3)95·

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 3 Kreuzers coin from the Electorate of Bavaria is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Maximilian II Emanuel, who was the Elector of Bavaria from 1695 to 1698. During this period, the Holy Roman Empire was in decline, and the German states were struggling to maintain their independence and economic stability. Despite these challenges, the 3 Kreuzers coin remained a widely used and trusted form of currency throughout the region, and its design and composition were influential in the development of future coinage in Europe.