© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
3 Kreuzers Sterbegroschen - John Hartmann of Rosenbach Death
1675 year| Silver | 2.12 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Würzburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Johann Hartmann von Rosenbach (1673-1675) |
| Emperor | Leopold I (1657-1705) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1675 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.12 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#278800 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
7-line inscription with dates, imperial orb with 3 at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NATVS IS
SEPTEMB 1609
ELECTVS EPISC
HERB 13 MARTY
1673 OBYT 19 AP
1675 VIXIAN 65
M 7 D 5
3
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing a personification of Death, represented by a skeleton holding an hourglass and a scythe, surrounded by symbols of mortality and the transience of life. The coin's design was created by John Hartmann of Rosenbach, a renowned artist and engraver from the Bishopric of Würzburg, and was minted in 1675. Despite its small size, the coin is made of silver and weighs 2.12 grams, making it a valuable and collectible piece for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
