10 Kreuzers - Adam Frederick of Seinsheim 1760-1761 front 10 Kreuzers - Adam Frederick of Seinsheim 1760-1761 back
10 Kreuzers - Adam Frederick of Seinsheim 1760-1761 photo
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.

10 Kreuzers - Adam Frederick of Seinsheim

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Würzburg (German States)
Bishop
Adam Frederick of Seinsheim (Adam Friedrich von Seinsheim) (1755-1779)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1760-1761
Value
10 Kreuzer = ⅒ Conventionsthaler = 1⁄120 Cologne mark
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#161556
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Standing Madonna holding child.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Kreuzers coin from the Bishopric of Würzburg is that it features an image of Adam Frederick of Seinsheim, who was the Prince-Bishop of Würzburg from 1760 to 1761. The coin was minted during his reign, and it is believed that the image of Adam Frederick was included on the coin as a way to promote his leadership and legitimacy. This coin is a rare and valuable example of a standard circulation coin from the German States, and it provides a unique glimpse into the history of the region and its leaders.