© Auktionen Frühwald
© Auktionen Frühwald
1 Kippertaler of 150 - Ferdinand II Graz
| Billon (.321 silver) | 15.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1622-1623 |
| Value | 150 Kreuzers |
| Currency | Kipper-kreuzer (1620-1623) |
| Composition | Billon (.321 silver) |
| Weight | 15.4 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#133594 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Double headed imperial eagle, Styria panther at centre. Date divided or not on top.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHI AVS DVX BVR STYRIÆ ETC date
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Kippertaler coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Austrian Empire. The coin was issued during the reign of Ferdinand II, who was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1619 to 1637. During his reign, the empire was facing economic challenges, including inflation and debasement of the currency. The 1 Kippertaler coin was minted as a response to these challenges, as it was made of a cheaper alloy (Billon) than previous coins and had a lower face value. Despite these efforts, the coin still maintained a relatively high level of silver content, at .321 silver. This interesting fact highlights the complex economic and political context in which the coin was minted, and how it reflects the broader historical context of the time.
