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48 Kipper Kreuzer - Ferdinand II Vienna
| Billon | 9.66 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1621-1623 |
| Value | 48 Kreuzers |
| Currency | Kipper-kreuzer (1620-1623) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 9.66 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#97056 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Double headed imperial eagle with the arms of Austria and Burgundy. Value in the legend in an orb, date at end.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID AV DVX (48) BVR CO TYR date
Comment
Herinek mentions a fineness of .258 for such coins minted in Klagenfurt in 1621.The variant with a rooster as mint mark (Andreas Händl) is 1622 (Herinek#820) (1623 in Krause erroneously).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 48 Kipper Kreuzer coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in the Austrian Empire. The Kipper Kreuzer was a emergency currency introduced by Emperor Ferdinand II in 1621 to address a shortage of small denomination coins. The coin was made of billon, a mixture of silver and copper, and was designed to be easily distinguishable from other coins in circulation. Despite its humble origins, the 48 Kipper Kreuzer coin has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
