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15 Kreuzers - Albig VII Kipper
1622 year| Silver | 1.63 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Sulz (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Alwig X (1616-1628) |
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1622 |
| Value | 15 Kreuzer (¼) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.63 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#154108 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Imperial eagle, value 15 in margin at top, titles of Ferdinand II and date around.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 15 Kreuzers - Albig VII (Kipper) 1622 coin from the County of Sulz (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War had just begun, and the Holy Roman Empire was in the process of dissolving, leading to a period of decentralization and the rise of smaller states and principalities. This coin, made of silver and weighing 1.63 grams, was likely used in everyday transactions and could have been carried by merchants, traders, and travelers across the region. Despite its small size and relatively low value, it remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the complex economic and political landscape of 17th-century Europe.
