1 Dreier
| Issuer | Erfurt, City of |
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| Year | 1534-1598 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Dreier = 3 Pfennig (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
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| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
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| Reference(s) | MB#8 |
| Obverse description | Helmet over shield of Erfurt arms (wheel). |
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| Reverse description | Helmet over shield of Capellendorf divides date. |
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1534 - - ND (1534-1597) - - ND (1534-1597) FG - - 1535 - - 1542 - - 1549 - - 1550 - - 1552 - - 1554 - - 1556 - - 1558 - - 1595 - (15)95 - 1596 - (15)96 - 1597 - (15)97 - 1597 HL - (15)97 - 1598 HL - (15)98 - |
| Numisquare ID | 1819134930 |
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Historical Context: The 1 Dreier, issued by the Imperial City of Erfurt from 1534 to 1598, reflects a pivotal era within the Holy Roman Empire. Erfurt, exercising significant autonomy despite nominal suzerainty to the Archbishopric of Mainz, maintained its minting rights. This period encompasses the Reformation and subsequent religious conflicts, with cities like Erfurt navigating complex political and religious landscapes while ensuring local economic stability through essential denominations like the Dreier.
Artistry: The engraver for this small denomination remains anonymous, typical of the period. Its design adheres to the functional yet symbolic aesthetic of German civic coinage from the late Renaissance. It prominently features the city's armorial device, likely the Erfurt Wheel, accompanied by the issuer's name and denomination. Stylistically, the piece exhibits robust, practical execution, prioritizing legibility of heraldry and inscriptions over intricate detail, reflecting its role as a workhorse coin