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2 Kreuzers Joint coinage with the city of Frankfurt
| Silver | 1 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Mainz (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Anselm Casimir Wambold of Umstadt (Anselm Casimir Wambolt von Umstadt) (1629-1647) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1625-1636 |
| Value | 1 Albus (1⁄36) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#74612 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Imperial orb with Z divides date, legend surrounding. At the end of the legend the symbol ☿.
Lettering:
MEINTZ · HES · NAS · FRA
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z
Edge
Plain
Comment
Denomination is shown inside the orb with letter z, for its similarity used for numeral 2 in 2 [kreuzer].Year 1629
Example with decorated cross on orb and legend on Rev.:
MEINTZ · HAS · NAS · FRANC ☿ // 16 29 // Z
Dies alignment is shown on photo.
Picture: © Images courtesy of Alexandr Prokofyev
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was jointly issued by the Archbishopric of Mainz and the city of Frankfurt, which was a common practice in the German States during that time period. This coin was minted between 1625 and 1636 and was made of silver, weighing 1 gram. It's a great example of the collaboration between different entities in the region and showcases the unique blend of art, history, and culture that was prevalent during that era.
