


© Stacks Bowers
2 Kreuzers Gold pattern strike
1624 yearGold | 1.57 g | 18.2 mm |
Issuer | Free city of Kempten (German States) |
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Period | Free city (1289-1802) |
Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
Type | Pattern |
Year | 1624 |
Value | 2 Kreuzer = ½ Batzen (1⁄60) |
Currency | Thaler |
Composition | Gold |
Weight | 1.57 g |
Diameter | 18.2 mm |
Shape | Round |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#169167 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Imperial eagle with orb on the breast bearing the denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MON. NO: CI: CAMPIDO: 1624
Comment
Struck in the weight of a 1/2 DukatInteresting fact
The Pattern 2 Kreuzers (Gold pattern strike) 1624 from Free city of Kempten (German States) made of Gold weighing 1.57 g is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few examples known to exist. It is considered a prized collector's item among numismatists and historians, and its value can range from a few thousand to tens of thousands of dollars, depending on its condition and provenance.