19th Century Silver Coin found in the Sudetenland
After two days of SLOUP 2024, a Metal-Detecting event, I went prospecting in an old forest and a meadow in the former Sudetenland in the Czech Republic.
What was the Sudetenland?
In the early 20th century, the Sudetenland had a significant German-speaking population in the northern part of the modern-day Czech Republic. After World War I, the Treaty of Versailles and the Treaty of Saint-Germain-en-Laye led to the creation of new nation-states, including Czechoslovakia, with the Sudetenland as part of its territory. Tensions arose in the 1930s as the Sudeten Germans sought independence or union with Germany.
1938
In 1938, as part of a policy to avoid conflict, the Munich Agreement allowed Nazi Germany to take over the Sudetenland. This was a major setback for Czechoslovakia and is considered a symbol of failed diplomacy leading to World War II.
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After World War
After World War II, the Sudetenland was returned to Czechoslovakia, and the German-speaking population was expelled, causing a significant change in the region's demographics. Today, the Sudetenland is part of the Czech Republic and serves as a reminder of the complex history of Central Europe in the 20th century.
1835, Three Kreutzer Ferdinand I of Austria
The silver 1835 - 3 Kreutzer featuring Ferdinand V. was a coin from the Austrian Empire's coinage during that period. The 3 Kreutzer coin was a small silver denomination coin minted during the reign of Ferdinand V, also known as Ferdinand I of Austria.
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Ferdinand I ruled as Emperor of Austria from 1835 to 1848, and various social, political, and economic changes marked his reign. The coin itself would have had a portrait of Ferdinand V on one side, typically with his title and some decorative elements. The coin's reverse side would likely display the denomination (3 kreutzers) and other symbols or inscriptions.
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During Ferdinand V's reign, the Austrian Empire minted various denominations of coins, each crucial in facilitating economic transactions. The three kreuzer coin, a lower denomination, was particularly significant in everyday commerce. It's worth noting that the three silver Kreuzer coins held a certain intrinsic value based on their metal content and face value, making them a valuable and widely used currency.