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2½ Kreuzer - Adam Frederick
1766 year| Billon | 3 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Bamberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Adam Frederick of Seinsheim (Adam Friedrich von Seinsheim) (1757-1779) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1766 |
| Value | 2½ Kreuzer Landmünze (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 0.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#37891 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Value and Mint
Date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2½ Kr.
BAMBERG.
LAND M.
1766
S(N)R
Interesting fact
The 2½ Kreuzer coin from the Bishopric of Bamberg, minted in 1766 during the reign of Adam Frederick, is notable for its unique design. The obverse side features an image of the bishop's mitre, which was a symbol of the bishopric's authority, while the reverse side bears the coat of arms of the Bamberg diocese. This coin was minted during a time of economic and political change in Germany, as the country was transitioning from a feudal society to a more modern, centralized state. Despite its small denomination, the 2½ Kreuzer coin played an important role in the local economy and was widely used in everyday transactions.
