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Triple Kreuzer - Rudolf II ND
| Silver | 1.9 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | City of Colmar (French States) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1576-1612 |
| Value | 3 Kreuzer (1⁄30) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#85377 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Corwned double headed imperial eagle with orb bearing the value, inner circle. Legend around (starts 1h).
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RVDOL II ROMA IMP P DE
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Unabridged legend: Rudolphus II Romanorum Imperator Per Decreto
Translation: Rudolf II, emperor of the Romans by decree.
Comment
From Emperor Ferdinand I (1556-1564) to Leopold I (1658-1705), most coins in Colmar bear the name of the emperor.Variants with DEC on reverse exist.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Triple Kreuzer coin from the City of Colmar is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the letters "RF" (République Française) located above the coat of arms on the reverse side of the coin. This indicates that the coin was issued during the period of French rule in Colmar, which lasted from 1679 to 1871.
