Obverse © Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag – Reverse © apuking (CC BY-SA)
Obverse © Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag – Reverse © apuking (CC BY-SA)
12 Kreuzer - Frederick Ulrich Kipper
1621 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Frederick Ulrich (Friedrich Ulrich) (1613-1634) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1621 |
| Value | 12 Kreuzers (0.1) |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#254278 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Wildman, tree in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRO LEGE ET GREGE 1621
Interesting fact
The 12 Kreuzer coin from Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel was minted during the reign of Frederick Ulrich, also known as "Kipper," who was the Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg from 1613 to 1634. The coin was made of silver and features an image of the duke on one side and the coat of arms of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel on the other. The coin was used as a standard circulation coin in the German States during that time. It's interesting to note that the coin's design and minting process were influenced by the political and economic conditions of the time. The coin's silver content was worth more than its face value, which led to its use as a means of storing wealth and hedging against inflation. Additionally, the coin's design and minting process were overseen by the Duke himself, which highlights the importance of the coin as a symbol of the duke's power and authority.
