Lowenstein-Wertheim (1616) 3 kreuzer
This specimen was lot 1144 in Jean Elsen sale 143 (Brussels, December 2019), where it sold for €2,200 (about US$2,872 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"ROCHEFORT, Comté, Jean Théodore de Löwenstein (1611-1644), AR 3 Kreuzer, s.d. D/ MONETA NOVA ARG ROK Trois écus posés en triangle, séparés par trois rameaux feuillus. R/ SVB VMBRA ALARVM TVARVM Aigle impériale éployée et couronnée, avec la valeur 3 sur la poitrine. Extrêmement rare Belle patine. Très Beau. (county of Rochefort, John Theodore of Lowenstein, 1611-44, undated silver three kreuzer. Obverse: three shields in a triangle, separated by three floriate branches; reverse: imperial eagle displayed, value on breast. Extremely rare, Very Fine.)"
The SCWC mentions but does not illustrate or price this issue.
Reported Mintage: unknown but few.
Specification: silver, this specimen 1,63 g.
Catalog reference: KM 5, RN (1886), 13; De Mey N5 (rare).
- Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
- [1]Elsen, Philippe, Vente Publique 143, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils, S.A., 2019.
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