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3 Flitter - Frederick Ulrich Kipper
1621 year| Copper | 1.4 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Frederick Ulrich (Friedrich Ulrich) (1613-1634) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1621 |
| Value | 3 Flitter (1⁄192) |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 0.95 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#51430 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
4-line inscription with date
Lettering:
.III.
.FLIT:
.TER.
.16Z1.
*
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Kipper coinage, which includes the 3 Flitter coin, was issued during a time of economic turmoil in the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel. The coins were minted with a lower silver content than previous issues, which led to their nickname "Kipper" - a reference to the way the coins were "clipped" or shaved to remove excess metal. Despite their lower value, the Kipper coins remained in circulation for many years and are now highly sought after by collectors.
