3 Kreuzers - Philip Louis I ND
| Silver | 1.63 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | County of Hanau-Münzenberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Philip Louis I (Philipp Ludwig I) (1561-1580) |
| Emperor | Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1576-1580 |
| Value | 3 Kreuzers (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.63 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#100989 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, 3 in circle on breast, surrounded by titles of Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RVDOLPH.II.RO:IMP.SEM.AV
Translation: Rudolph II Romanorum Imperator Semper Augustus
Comment
Philipp Ludwig I (1553-1580), Count of Hanau-Münzenberg 1561 - 1580Rudolph II (1552-1612), Holy Roman Emperor 1576 - 1612
Interesting fact
The 3 Kreuzers coin from the County of Hanau-Münzenberg, minted during the reign of Philip Louis I (1576-1580), features an interesting 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 medieval art and symbolized the power of nature and the wilderness. Its inclusion on the coin may have been intended to represent the region's connection to the natural world and its rich resources.
