3 Kreuzers - Philip Louis I

Features

Issuer County of Hanau-Münzenberg (German States)
Count Philip Louis I (Philipp Ludwig I) (1561-1580)
Emperor Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1576-1580
Value 3 Kreuzers (1⁄48)
Currency Thaler
Composition Silver
Weight 1.63 g
Diameter 21.5 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
100989
References Saur# 2177
Hugo von Saurma-Jeltsch; 1892. Die Saurmasche Münzsammlung deutscher, schweizerischer und polnischer Gepräge von etwa dem Beginn der Groschenzeit bis zur Kipperperiode. Weyl, Berlin, Germany.

Obverse

Shield with 4-fold arms of Hanau and Rieneck surrounded by titles of Philipp Ludwig I.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PHIL.LVD:C.HANAV.E.RI.D.MI*

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, 3 in circle on breast, surrounded by titles of Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor.

Script: Latin

Lettering: RVDOLPH.II.RO:IMP.SEM.AV

Translation: Rudolph II Romanorum Imperator Semper Augustus

Comments

Philipp Ludwig I (1553-1580), Count of Hanau-Münzenberg 1561 - 1580
Rudolph II (1552-1612), Holy Roman Emperor 1576 - 1612

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1576-1580) 

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