60 Kreuzer - Adolphus 1676 front 60 Kreuzer - Adolphus 1676 back
60 Kreuzer - Adolphus 1676 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

60 Kreuzer - Adolphus

1676 year
Silver 18.66 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Nassau-Holzappel (German States)
Count
Adolphus (Adolf) (1658-1676)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1676
Value
60 Kreuzers (1)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
18.66 g
Diameter
38 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#367603
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned 4-fold arms, with central shield within larger 4-fold arms, divide date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MONETA. NASS: HOLTZAPEL.
16 76

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 60 Kreuzer coin from Principality of Nassau-Holzappel is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Germany. The Principality of Nassau-Holzappel was a small state within the Holy Roman Empire, and the coin was minted during the reign of Adolphus, who ruled from 1659 to 1676. This was a period of significant economic growth and development in Germany, and the coin reflects this change, as it was made of silver, a valuable and widely used metal at the time. Additionally, the coin's design features the image of Adolphus, which highlights the importance of the ruling family during this time period.