½ Thaler - 75 Kipper Kreuzer - Ferdinand II (Kuttenberg) 1621-1622 front ½ Thaler - 75 Kipper Kreuzer - Ferdinand II (Kuttenberg) 1621-1622 back
½ Thaler - 75 Kipper Kreuzer - Ferdinand II (Kuttenberg) 1621-1622 photo
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½ Thaler - 75 Kipper Kreuzer - Ferdinand II Kuttenberg

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Bohemia
King
Ferdinand II (1617-1637)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1621-1622
Value
½ Thaler = 75 Kipper Kreuzer
Currency
Kipper-kreuzer (1620-1623)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#105716
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle

Script: Latin

Comment

Prev. KM#1087.

Mintmarks:
(ee) - Star within circle - mintmaster Sebastian Holzl

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler - 75 Kipper Kreuzer - Ferdinand II (Kuttenberg) 1621-1622 coin from the Kingdom of Bohemia is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The Kipper Kreuzer was a currency reform introduced by Emperor Ferdinand II in 1621, which aimed to stabilize the economy and combat inflation by introducing a new currency that was based on the silver standard. The ½ Thaler coin was one of the denominations introduced as part of this reform, and it was made of silver, which was a valuable and stable metal at the time. This coin is a rare and interesting example of the currency reform efforts during this period in history.