3 Pfennigs - Frederick Ulrich (Kipper) 1622-1623 front 3 Pfennigs - Frederick Ulrich (Kipper) 1622-1623 back
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3 Pfennigs - Frederick Ulrich Kipper

 
Silver - 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Frederick Ulrich (Friedrich Ulrich) (1613-1634)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1622-1623
Value
3 Pfennigs (Dreier) (1⁄96)
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Silver
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#254302
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Orb with denomination separated the date.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 3

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 3 Pfennigs - Frederick Ulrich (Kipper) 1622-1623 coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time. This coin was also known as a "Kipper" coin, named after the Duke Frederick Ulrich, who was known for his love of money and his efforts to debase the currency. Despite being made of silver, the coin was not particularly valuable, and its value was largely based on its rarity and historical significance.