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German States - 1800

3 Kreuzer - (Hesse-Darmstadt)

Obverse
Obverse:
A crowned lion, reared onto his back legs, bellows his challenge. The lion has two tails.
Legend:
H D
Size:
18 mm.
Reverse
Reverse:
In the field 3 KREUZER 1800
Legend:
LAND MÜNZ

Vern's Comments:

The lion is a bit difficult to make out. Krause notes that this is 0.281 silver, making it similar to the metal known as billon.