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© Münzen & Medaillen GmbH
1 Kreuzer Kipper
1622 year| Copper | - | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Free city of Kempten (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1289-1802) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1622 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#169157 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
4-line inscription with date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: I / KREI / ZER / (date)
Interesting fact
The 1 Kreuzer (Kipper) coin from the Free City of Kempten, issued in 1622, is interesting because it was made of copper, a material that was widely used for coinage during that time period. However, what makes this coin stand out is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in the German States. The Thirty Years War had just begun, and the Free City of Kempten was one of the few cities that remained neutral during the conflict. This coin may have been used as a form of currency during this time, and its design may have reflected the political and economic climate of the city during that period.
