4 Kreuzers - Adalbert II of Walderdorff 1757 front 4 Kreuzers - Adalbert II of Walderdorff 1757 back
4 Kreuzers - Adalbert II of Walderdorff 1757 photo
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4 Kreuzers - Adalbert II of Walderdorff

1757 year
Billon - -
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Fulda (German States)
Bishop
Adalbert of Walderdorf (Adalbert von Walderdorf) (1757-1759)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1757
Value
4 Kreuzer (1⁄30)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#136067
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Inscription with denomination within decorative rococo styled frame.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LAND MUNZ
4 // KREU // ZER // ND
17 57

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 4 Kreuzers coin from the Bishopric of Fulda is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Walderdorff family, which was added to the obverse (front) side of the coin. This was a nod to Adalbert II of Walderdorff, who was the Prince-Bishop of Fulda at the time the coin was minted in 1757. The inclusion of the Walderdorff family's coat of arms on the coin highlights the close relationship between the church and the nobility in the German States during that period.