12 Kreuzer - Frederick Ulrich (Kipper) 1619-1620 front 12 Kreuzer - Frederick Ulrich (Kipper) 1619-1620 back
12 Kreuzer - Frederick Ulrich (Kipper) 1619-1620 photo
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12 Kreuzer - Frederick Ulrich Kipper

 
Silver 2.74 g -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Frederick Ulrich (Friedrich Ulrich) (1613-1634)
Emperor
Matthias (1612-1619)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1619-1620
Value
12 Kreuzers (0.1)
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.74 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#252813
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, 12 in orb on breast, titles of Matthias

Script: Latin

Lettering: MATTHI I ROM I(?)E AV

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 1619 to 1620. The coin's design was created by the artist and engraver, Christian von Uhde, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.