© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
3 Kreuzers "Sterbegroschen" - Philip Valentin
1672 year| Silver | - | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Bamberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Philip Valentin of Rieneck (1653-1672) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1672 |
| Value | 3 Kreuzer (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#87483 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
7-line inscription, imperial orb with denomination at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NATVS.10
IANV:1612.EL
ECT:IN.EPIS:12
FEBR:1653.OBVT.
3.FEBR:1672.ÆT
60.RE
GIM:19
ANNORV
3
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Kreuzers "Sterbegroschen" coin from the Bishopric of Bamberg is that it was minted in 1672 to commemorate the death of Philip Valentin, the bishop of Bamberg at the time. The coin's design features an image of the bishop on one side and a depiction of the crucifixion on the other, symbolizing the bishop's devotion to his faith. The coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time, and it was circulated among the people of the bishopric as a way of honoring the bishop's memory and legacy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1672 | 4000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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