2 Kreuzers - Lothair Francis of Schönborn 1696 front 2 Kreuzers - Lothair Francis of Schönborn 1696 back
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2 Kreuzers - Lothair Francis of Schönborn

1696 year
Silver 0.9 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Bamberg (German States)
Prince-bishop
Lothair Francis of Schönborn (1693-1729)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1696
Value
2 Kreuzer = ½ Batzen (1⁄60)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.9 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#183410
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Facing 1/3-length crowned and robed figure of St. Heinrich holding scepter and orb with value 2.

Script: Latin

Lettering: S.HEINRICVS. IMPERATOR.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Kreuzers - Lothair Francis of Schönborn 1696 coin from the Bishopric of Bamberg (German States) is that it features a unique design element - a small cross on the reverse side, which is not typically found on coins from this region and time period. This cross is believed to have been added as a symbol of the Bishopric's connection to the Catholic Church.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1696  756000 - - - - - -

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