1 Albus - John Philip of Schönborn 1664-1671 front 1 Albus - John Philip of Schönborn 1664-1671 back
1 Albus - John Philip of Schönborn 1664-1671 photo
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1 Albus - John Philip of Schönborn

 
Silver 0.93 g 17.5 mm
Description
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
References
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.