3 Kreuzers - Frederick Ulrich (Kipper) 1620 front 3 Kreuzers - Frederick Ulrich (Kipper) 1620 back
3 Kreuzers - Frederick Ulrich (Kipper) 1620 photo
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn

3 Kreuzers - Frederick Ulrich Kipper

1620 year
Silver 0.55 g -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Frederick Ulrich (Friedrich Ulrich) (1613-1634)
Emperor
Matthias (1612-1619)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1620
Value
3 Kreuzers (1⁄40)
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.55 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#252846
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Double headed eagle, 3 on breast.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MATT I R I S
16 = 20

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 3 Kreuzers - Frederick Ulrich (Kipper) 1620 coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The Principality was part of the Holy Roman Empire, and the coinage of the time was heavily influenced by the Empire's monetary system. The 3 Kreuzers coin was a standard denomination during this period and was widely used in trade and commerce. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the coin is a fascinating piece of history that provides insight into the economic and political climate of the time.