© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
10 Kreuzers - Adam Frederick of Seinsheim
| Silver (.583) | 3.71 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Würzburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Adam Frederick of Seinsheim (Adam Friedrich von Seinsheim) (1755-1779) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1763-1767 |
| Value | 10 Kreuzer = ⅒ Conventionsthaler = 1⁄120 Cologne mark |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver (.583) |
| Weight | 3.71 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1871 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#40645 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Crowned arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
120 EINE FEINE MARCK 1764
10
M W P
Engravers: Martinengo, Prangle
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe, particularly in the German States. The coin was minted in 1763, just a few years before the start of the American Revolution, and during a period of increased tensions between European powers. Despite these challenges, the Bishopric of Würzburg, where the coin was minted, remained a significant cultural and economic center in Germany, and the coin is a testament to the region's rich history and heritage.
