© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg (www.kuenker.de)
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg (www.kuenker.de)
12 Kreuzer
1622 year| Billon | - | - |
| Issuer | City of Striegau (Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1622 |
| Value | 12 Kreuzers (⅙) |
| Currency | Kipper-kreuzer (1620-1623) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#173820 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Shield of city arms in circle, date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MO. NO. ARGENT. CIUITA. STRIG.
Interesting fact
The 12 Kreuzer 1622 coin was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War had just begun, and the Holy Roman Empire was facing economic struggles. As a result, the minting of coins was decentralized, and many cities, including Striegau, were allowed to mint their own coins. This coin is a rare example of a standard circulation coin from that time period, and its Billon composition makes it even more unique.