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© jim275
12 Kreuzer / ½ Dicken
1622 year| Billon | 3.14 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 | 3.14 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#86550 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Double headed imperial eagle. Value on chest. Date above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1622 DEVS:SPES NOSTRA EST
12
Comment
See KM#29 with date on obverse.Interesting fact
The 12 Kreuzer / ½ Dicken 1622 coin from the City of Schaffhausen is interesting because it was made of Billon, a type of alloy that was commonly used in the production of coins during the 17th century. Billon is a mixture of silver and other metals, such as copper, tin, or lead, and it was used to create a silver-like appearance while reducing the cost of production. The use of Billon in coinage was a common practice in many European countries during this time period, and it allowed for the production of coins that looked like silver coins but were less expensive to produce.
