30 Kreuzers - John Philip of Schönborn 1671-1672 front 30 Kreuzers - John Philip of Schönborn 1671-1672 back
30 Kreuzers - John Philip of Schönborn 1671-1672 photo
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30 Kreuzers - John Philip of Schönborn

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Archbishopric of Mainz (German States)
Prince-archbishop
John Philip of Schönborn (1647-1673)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1671-1672
Value
30 Kreuzer (⅓)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#168209
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

6-fold arms with central shield of Schonborn, value 30 in legend at bottom, date in legend.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 30 Kreuzers coin from the Archbishopric of Mainz is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the initials "IHS" (Iesus Hominum Salvator, or Jesus Savior of Men) surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. This shield was added to the coin's design to signify the Archbishop's support for the Counter-Reformation movement, which aimed to reform the Catholic Church and promote its values. The inclusion of this symbol on the coin highlights the close relationship between the Church and the state during this time period.