© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
12 Kreuzer Kipper
1621 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | City of Magdeburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1621 |
| Value | 4 Groschen = 1 Schreckenberger = 12 Kreuzer (⅙) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#217960 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, 1Z in orb on breast, titles of Ferdinand II.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
The 12 Kreuzer coin was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the German States. The Kipper era, which lasted from 1618 to 1623, was a period of rapid inflation and currency devaluation, caused by the excessive minting of coins by various German states. The 12 Kreuzer coin was one of the few coins that maintained its value during this time, as it was made of silver and had a stable exchange rate with other European currencies. This made it a popular choice for trade and commerce, and it remains a valuable collector's item to this day.
