12 Kreuzer - William 1624-1626 front 12 Kreuzer - William 1624-1626 back
12 Kreuzer - William 1624-1626 photo
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12 Kreuzer - William

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Margraviate of Baden-Baden (German States)
Margrave
William I (1622-1677)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1624-1626
Value
12 Kreuzers (⅕)
Currency
Thaler (1505-1771)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#121775
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Date over manifold arms.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CO:SPAN:ET.EBERS:D:IN.LOHR.ET.MAL
XII
1626

Interesting fact

The 12 Kreuzer coin was minted during the reign of William, who was the Margrave of Baden-Baden from 1624 to 1626. What's interesting about this coin is that it was made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. In fact, silver coins were often used as a symbol of wealth and power, and the 12 Kreuzer coin was no exception. It was a standard circulation coin, which means it was widely used in everyday transactions, and its silver content made it a valuable and reliable form of currency.