© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
3 Kreuzers - Philip V ND
1599 year| Billon | 1.97 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | County of Hanau-Lichtenberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Philip V (1585-1599) |
| Emperor | Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1599 |
| Value | 3 Kreuzers (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.97 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#406396 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, '3' in orb on breast.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RVDOL II RO IMP AVG P F DEC
Unabridged legend: Rudolphus II Romanorum Imperator Augustus, Publicari Fecit Decreto
Translation: Rudolph II, emperor august of the Romans, authorized by decree.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the German States. The County of Hanau-Lichtenberg was a small territory located in the present-day state of Hesse, Germany, and it was known for its rich agricultural land and trade routes. The coin's minting was likely a response to the growing need for a standardized currency in the region, as the Holy Roman Empire was dissolved in the late 18th century and many small states began to issue their own coins. The use of billon, a copper and silver alloy, was also a common practice during this time period, as it was a more affordable alternative to pure silver or gold coins.
