2 Kreuzers (Gold pattern strike) 1624 front 2 Kreuzers (Gold pattern strike) 1624 back
2 Kreuzers (Gold pattern strike) 1624 photo
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2 Kreuzers Gold pattern strike

1624 year
Gold 1.57 g 18.2 mm
Description
Issuer
Free city of Kempten (German States)
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
References
Numista
N#169167
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 Dukat

Interesting 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.