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24 Kipper Kreuzer - Ferdinand II Vienna
| Billon | 6.96 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1621-1623 |
| Value | 24 Kreuzers |
| Currency | Kipper-kreuzer (1620-1623) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 6.96 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#97058 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Double headed imperial eagle with the arms of Austria and Burgundy. Value in the legend in an orb, date at end.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID AVS DVX (24) BVR CO TYR date
Comment
Herinek mentions a fineness of .258 for such coins minted in Klagenfurt in 1621.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 24 Kipper Kreuzer coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Austrian Empire. The coin was issued during the reign of Ferdinand II, who was the Holy Roman Emperor and King of Bohemia, Hungary, and Croatia. The coin's minting was a response to the economic challenges of the time, including inflation and a shortage of small denomination coins. The use of billon, a copper and silver alloy, was a cost-saving measure that allowed for the production of more coins with less expensive materials. Despite these efforts, the coin's value was still subject to inflation and it was eventually replaced by other coinage. Today, the 24 Kipper Kreuzer coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, offering a glimpse into the economic and political history of the Austrian Empire during the early 17th century.
