12 Kreuzer 1621 front 12 Kreuzer 1621 back
12 Kreuzer 1621 photo
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12 Kreuzer

1621 year
Silver 2.11 g 26.00 mm
Description
Issuer
County of Hohnstein (German States)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1621
Value
12 Kreuzers (0.1)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.11 g
Diameter
26.00 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#397003
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Wildman holding oak tree in right hand

Lettering: PRO ✠ LEGE ✠ ET ✠ GREGE ● 1621

Comment

Ruler: Friedrich Ulrich (1591-1634)

Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel (1613-1634)

Count of Hohnstein-Klettenberg 

Interesting fact

The 12 Kreuzer coin from County of Hohnstein was minted in 1621 during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War had just begun, and the Holy Roman Empire was struggling to maintain its power and influence. Despite these challenges, the County of Hohnstein was able to mint its own coins, including the 12 Kreuzer, which was made of silver and weighed 2.11 grams. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact from a significant period in European history.