¼ Kipper Kreuzer - Ferdinand II
| Copper | 0.47 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Bohemia |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand II (1617-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1621-1622 |
| Value | ¼ Kreuzer |
| Currency | Kipper-kreuzer (1620-1623) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 0.47 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#104706 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Uniface coin, blank.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Krause lists the composition of this type as silver, and the ruler as Matthias II (there is also some confusion of obverse and reverse).The attribution to Ferdinand II is obvious from the legend; for the composition, see also(even more obviously copper).
Formerly KM #1605 (according to Krause).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Kipper Kreuzer coin from the Kingdom of Bohemia is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Ferdinand II, who was the Holy Roman Emperor and King of Bohemia from 1621 to 1622. This was a period of great upheaval in Europe, with the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) taking place, which had a significant impact on the economy and trade in the region. Despite these challenges, the ¼ Kipper Kreuzer coin remained a widely used denomination in the Kingdom of Bohemia, reflecting the importance of trade and commerce during this time.
