Bishopric of Strasbourg 3 Kreuzers - Johann IV von Manderscheid-Blankenheim, 1577 – 1591
Information
Country
Bishopric of Strasbourg
Bishopric of Strasbourg
Currency
Thaler
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
3 Kreuzer
Year
1577 – 1591
Ruler
John IV of Manderscheid-Blanckenheim (Johann IV von Manderscheid-Blanckenheim)
(1569–1592)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
1.59
Diameter (mm)
21.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
3 Kreuzer from Bishopric of Strasbourg. Issued from 1577 to 1591. Struck in Silver. Measures 21.5 mm and weighs 1.59 g.
- Obverse
- 4-fold arms with central shield divide date, titles of Johann. Legend "Iohannes Dei Gratia Episcopus Argentina Alsatiae Landgravius" (Johann, by the Grace of God, Bishop of Strasbourg, Landgrave ofAlsace)
- Reverse
- Crowned imperial eagle, 3 in orb on breast, titles of Rudolf II. Legend for "Rudolf 2, Romanorum Imperator Augustus, Publicari Fecit Decreto" (Rudolph 2, Emperor of the Romans August, Authorized by Decree)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1591 | — | MB# 109.1 titles of Johann | ||
| 1589 | — | MB# 109.1 titles of Johann | ||
| 1586 | — | MB# 109.1 titles of Johann | ||
| 1584 | — | MB# 109.1 titles of Johann | ||
| 1583 | — | MB# 109.1 titles of Johann | ||
| 1582 | — | MB# 109.1 titles of Johann | ||
| 1581 | — | MB# 109.1 titles of Johann | ||
| 1580 | — | MB# 109.1 titles of Johann | ||
| 1580 | — | MB# 109.2 titles of Wilhelm III and Klippe | ||
| 1578 | — | MB# 109.1 titles of Johann | ||
| 1578 | — | MB# 109.2 titles of Wilhelm III and Klippe | ||
| 1577 | — | MB# 109.1 titles of Johann | ||
| 1577 | — | MB# 109.2 titles of Wilhelm III and Klippe |
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