12 Kreuzer - Adolphus (Kipper) ND (1620-1622) front 12 Kreuzer - Adolphus (Kipper) ND (1620-1622) back
12 Kreuzer - Adolphus (Kipper) ND (1620-1622) photo
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12 Kreuzer - Adolphus Kipper ND

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
County of Bentheim-Tecklenburg-Rheda (German States)
Count
Adolphus (Adolf) (1606-1623)
Emperor
Ferdinand II (1619-1637)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1620-1622
Value
12 Kreuzers (⅙)
Currency
Thaler (1606-1806)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#156979
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, orb on breast with 12, titles of Ferdinand II.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 12 Kreuzer coin from County of Bentheim-Tecklenburg-Rheda is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the German States. The coin was issued during the reign of Adolphus (also known as Kipper), who was the Count of Bentheim-Tecklenburg-Rheda from 1620 to 1622. This period saw the introduction of new monetary policies and reforms, which aimed to stabilize the economy and promote trade in the region. The 12 Kreuzer coin, made of silver, was a significant part of these reforms and played an important role in facilitating everyday transactions and commerce in the region.