3 Mark Kipper

The 3 Mark (Kipper) coin from the Free Imperial City of Aachen, made of silver, is interesting because it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in Germany. The Kipper era, which lasted from 1618 to 1622, was a period of rapid inflation and currency devaluation, caused by the Thirty Years' War and the collapse of the German monetary system. The Free Imperial City of Aachen, located in what is now North Rhine-Westphalia, was one of the few cities in Germany that maintained its independence during this time, and its coinage reflects the economic and political instability of the era. The 3 Mark coin, made of silver, was a relatively high denomination coin that was issued during this time, and its design and mintage can provide valuable insights into the economic and political conditions of the time.

• medieval
• early modern
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