4 Kreuzers - John Casper of Ampringen 1666-1670 front 4 Kreuzers - John Casper of Ampringen 1666-1670 back
4 Kreuzers - John Casper of Ampringen 1666-1670 photo
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4 Kreuzers - John Casper of Ampringen

 
Silver 2.03 g 23.89 mm
Description
Issuer
Teutonic Order (German States)
Grandmaster
John Caspar of Ampringen (1664-1684)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1666-1670
Value
4 Kreuzer (1⁄18)
Currency
Thaler (1525-1809)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.03 g
Diameter
23.89 mm
Thickness
0.80 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#139021
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Madonna & Child, rays around, date in margin.

Script: Latin

Edge

Plain

Comment

Dudik 260

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 4 Kreuzers coin from the Teutonic Order (German States) is that it features an image of John Casper, the Grand Master of the Teutonic Order, on one side, and the coat of arms of the Teutonic Order on the other. This coin was minted during Casper's reign from 1666 to 1670 in the city of Ampringen. Despite its small weight of 2.03 grams, the coin was widely used in trade and commerce during its time.