Germany, Pfalz-Zweibrücken. Johann I the Elder (1569–1604 AD). 3 Kreuzer Zweibrücken mint, 1600 (No reserve price)

Duchy of Pfalz-Zweibrücken.
Johann I the Elder (1569–1604 AD).
Zweibrücken mint, 1600.
3 Kreuzer (Silver, 22.2 mm, 1.8 g).

Obv: OHA · D · G · CO · PA · RH · DV · BA · C · V · E · S (“Johann, by the grace of God, Count Palatine of the Rhine, Duke of Bavaria, Count of Veldenz and Sponheim”). Three-part coat of arms in a shield; date above.
Rev: RVDOL · II · RO · IMP · AVG · P · F · DE. Legend naming Emperor Rudolf II and referring to issuance by imperial decree. Crowned double-headed imperial eagle with wings spread; denomination 3 within an orb on its breast.

Reference: KM 2.

Johann I the Elder belonged to the Palatine branch of the Wittelsbach dynasty and ruled Pfalz-Zweibrücken in the western Holy Roman Empire. His reign saw a gradual transition from Lutheranism to the Reformed faith, completed in 1588, bringing the duchy closer to the neighbouring Electoral Palatinate.

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