© Münzzentrum Rheinland
© Münzzentrum Rheinland
12 Kreuzer "Kipper-Schreckenberger" - Henry V of Aschenbrock
1620 year| Silver | - | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Abbey of Corvey (German States) |
|---|---|
| Abbot | Henry V of Aschenbrock (1616-1624) |
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1620 |
| Value | 12 Kreuzers (0.1) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#309449 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, 1Z in orb on breast.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FERD. II. D. G. ROM. IMP. SEMP. A(V)(G).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 12 Kreuzer "Kipper-Schreckenberger" coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political upheaval in the German States. The Thirty Years War had just begun, and the coin's minting was likely a response to the need for a reliable and stable currency during this period of conflict. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin's silver content and intricate design have made it a highly sought-after collector's item for centuries.
