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3 Kipper Kreuzer - Ferdinand II Vienna
| Billon | 0.95 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1621-1623 |
| Value | 3 Kreuzers |
| Currency | Kipper-kreuzer (1620-1623) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.95 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#97053 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Double headed imperial eagle with the arms of Austria and Burgundy. Value in the legend in a circle, date at end with 3 digits. Legend "Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Comes Tyrolis".
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID A D (3) BV CO TY date
Comment
Included by Krause in KM#256 with other Groschen earlier or later to the Kipper period.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Kipper Kreuzer coin from the Austrian Empire is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil. The Kipper Kreuzer was introduced as a replacement for the previous currency, the Taler, which had become devalued due to excessive minting. The name "Kipper Kreuzer" is derived from the German word "Kipper," meaning "to clip," referring to the practice of clipping off small pieces of the coin's edges to create new coins. Despite its humble origins, the 3 Kipper Kreuzer coin remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
