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12 Kreuzer - Frederick Ulrich Kipper
| Silver | 2.16 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Frederick Ulrich (Friedrich Ulrich) (1613-1634) |
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1620-1621 |
| Value | 12 Kreuzers (0.1) |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.16 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#143275 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle with orb on chest, date in legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FERD??A.RO.I.S.A.16z1
Comment
Type 1obv. Horns with ornaments, horns outside of inner circle.
FRI.VL.D.G.SVB.BT.L.
rev. Imperial orb with thick cross and upper part of imperial eagle outside of inner circler. Date seperated by orb.
.FERDI.D.G.RO.IM.S.A.16 / z1
Type 2
obv. Horns without ornaments within inner circle, rosettes to the sides.
FRIDERI.ULRI.D.G.DU.B.I.
rev. Imperial eagle within inner circle, small cross on orb.
FERD??A.RO.I.S.A.16z1
Type 3
obv. Horns with ornaments outside of inner circle with 4 dots above.
FR.VL.BRV.DVX.??L
rev. Imperial eagle outside of inner circle, date seperated by orb.
.FER.II.D.G.RO.IM.SE.A.16 / z1
Type 4
obv. Horns with ornaments within inner circle, rosettes to the sides.
FRIDERI.ULRI.D.G.DU.I??
rev. Imperial eagle within inner circle.
FERDINAND.RO.I.S.A.16z1
Type 5
obv. Horns with ornaments within inner circle, large rosettes to the sides.
FRIDERIC.ULRIC.D.G.DUX.B:L
rev. Imperial eagle within inner circle, cross not connected to orb, no date.
FERDINAN.DU?.RO.IM.SE.A
more variants not yet listed here exist.
Interesting fact
The 12 Kreuzer coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel features an image of Frederick Ulrich, also known as "Kipper," who was the ruling prince of the principality from 1616 to 1634. The coin was minted during his reign, specifically between 1620 and 1621. The coin's design includes a portrait of Frederick Ulrich on one side and the coat of arms of the principality on the other. It's made of silver and weighs 2.16 grams.
