© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
12 Kreuzer - Anselm Francis of Ingelheim
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Mainz (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Anselm Francis of Ingelheim (Anselm Franz von Ingelheim) (1679-1695) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1691-1692 |
| Value | 12 Kreuzers (2⁄15) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#168568 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
5-line central inscription with denomination, date and mintmasters initials.
Script: Latin
Lettering: XII / KREU / TZER / date / initials
Interesting fact
The 12 Kreuzer coin from the Archbishopric of Mainz, minted during the reign of Anselm Francis of Ingelheim (1691-1692), was made of silver, but it was also one of the first coins to feature a depiction of a person of color. The coin's obverse (front side) features an image of St. Maurice, a black saint and martyr, who was revered as a symbol of justice and equality. This representation of a person of color on a coin was a rare occurrence during that time period and highlights the progressive nature of the Archbishopric of Mainz.
