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2 Kreuzer
1624 year| Billon (.437 silver) | 1.25 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Ulm (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1181-1803) |
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1624 |
| Value | 2 Kreuzer = ½ Batzen (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon (.437 silver) |
| Weight | 1.25 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244262 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Double-headed eagle with or without halos, imperial orb on the chest with the value 2
Script: Latin
Lettering: FERDINAND. II. IMPER. S . AVG
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Kreuzer 1624 coin from the City of Ulm (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 independent city-states. The coin's minting was likely a response to the growing need for currency in the region, as trade and commerce began to expand. Despite its small denomination, the 2 Kreuzer coin played an important role in the local economy and is now a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
