½ Kreuzer Kipper ND

The ½ Kreuzer (Kipper) coin from the City of Lauingen (German States) is interesting because it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in the early 17th century. The Kipper era, as it is known, was a period of rapid inflation and currency devaluation in Germany, caused by the Thirty Years' War. The City of Lauingen, like many other cities and states in Germany, had to resort to issuing small denomination coins like the ½ Kreuzer to address the shortage of small change during this time. Despite its small value, the coin is a unique piece of history that reflects the economic challenges faced by the people of Germany during this period.

• early modern