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1 Kreuzer - Maximilian I Kipper
1622 year| Copper | 0.79 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Bavaria (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Maximilian I (1597-1623) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1622 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Thaler (1505-1622) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 0.79 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#323360 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
4-line inscription with date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
I
KREVT
• ZER •
1622
Interesting fact
The 1 Kreuzer coin from 1622 featuring Maximilian I (also known as the "Kipper" coin) is interesting because it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in the German States. The coin was introduced as part of a new currency system aimed at combating inflation and stabilizing the economy, and its design featured a unique blend of medieval and Renaissance elements. Additionally, the coin's copper composition was a departure from the more commonly used silver or gold coins of the time, reflecting the increasing importance of copper as a valuable resource in the region.
