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1 Albus - John Philip of Schönborn
| Silver | 0.93 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Mainz (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | John Philip of Schönborn (1647-1673) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1664-1671 |
| Value | 1 Albus (1⁄36) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.93 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#86568 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
4-line inscription with denomination, date and mintmasters initials within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* 1 *
ALBUS
1669
MF
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Albus - John Philip of Schönborn 1664-1671 from Archbishopric of Mainz (German States) made of Silver weighing 0.93 g is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the region. The Archbishopric of Mainz was a powerful ecclesiastical state within the Holy Roman Empire, and John Philip of Schönborn was the archbishop during a period of political and religious upheaval. The coin's design and mintage can provide valuable insights into the economic and political climate of the time.