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1 Kreuzer - Lothair Francis of Schönborn
| Silver | 0.40 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Mainz (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Lothar Francis of Schönborn (1694-1729) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1703-1722 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄90) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.40 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#141532 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Value, date, initials in laurel wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
I
KREVTZ
1722
A.K
Edge
Plain
Comment
Lothar Franz von Schönborn or Lothaire-François de Schönborn, born on October 4, 1655 in Steinheim on the Main (today a suburb of Hanau), died on January 30, 1729 in Mainz, was Archbishop and Prince-Elector of Mainz. During his reign, he established himself as head of the Electoral Circle of the Rhine, and was the Habsburgs' steadfast auxiliary against France.Lothaire-François was the nephew of the Archbishop of Mainz, Jean-Philippe. Canon of Würzburg, Bamberg and Mainz, he was elevated to the episcopal throne of Bamberg on November 16, 1693, then made coadjutor of Mainz. On September 3, 1694, he became successor to Archbishop Anselme-François in Mainz, where he made his solemn entry on April 30, 1695. However, he was not enthroned until the following May 2, and not consecrated until early November of the same year.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Kreuzer coin from the Archbishopric of Mainz is that it was minted during the reign of Lothair Francis of Schönborn, who was the Archbishop of Mainz from 1703 to 1722. This coin was made of silver and weighed 0.40 grams, which was a relatively small weight for a coin at that time. Despite its small size, the coin was widely used in the German States and was an important part of the local economy.
