3 Kreuzers - Philip V

Issuer Hanau-Lichtenberg, County of
Year 1599
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 3 Kreuzers (1⁄48)
Currency Thaler
Composition Billon
Weight 1.97 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MB#25, E&L#18/19
Obverse description 4-fold arms of Hanau and Lichtenberg in Spanish shield which breaks circle at bottom, 2 ornate helmets above.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering PHIL · C · I · HAN · D · I · LIC · E · OC ·
(Translation: Philip, count of Hanau, lord of Lichtenberg and Ochsenstein.)
Reverse description Crowned imperial eagle, `3` in orb on breast.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering RVDOL II RO IMP AVG P F DEC
(Translation: Rudolph II, emperor august of the Romans, authorized by decree.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1599) - -
Numisquare ID 5274883710
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