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12 Kreuzer / ½ Dicken
1622 year| Billon | 2.85 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | City of Schaffhausen |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1622 |
| Value | 12 Kreuzer = ½ Dicken (0.1) |
| Currency | Reichsthaler (1611-1657) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.85 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#86548 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Double headed imperial eagle. Value on chest.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEVS+SPES NOSTRA EST+
12
Comment
See KM#30 with date on reverse.Interesting fact
The 12 Kreuzer / ½ Dicken 1622 coin from the City of Schaffhausen is interesting because it 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, which led to the minting of this coin with a lower silver content than previous coins. Despite its lower value, the coin still features a beautiful design, including a shield with the city's coat of arms and an image of St. Mary and the child Jesus on the reverse. This coin is a unique piece of history that provides insight into the economic and political climate of 17th-century Europe.
