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5 Kreuzer - Adam Frederick
1766 year| Billon | 2.2 g | 19 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 | 5 Conventionskreuzer = 1⁄240 Cologne Mark |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#50597 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Value and date within scalloped circle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LAND=MUNZ BAMBERGER
240
EINE F.
MARCK.
1766
V.K.
S.N.R.
Interesting fact
The 5 Kreuzer coin from the Bishopric of Bamberg, minted in 1766 during the reign of Adam Frederick, is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its age, rarity, and historical significance. It is made of Billon, a type of alloy that consists of a mixture of copper, silver, and other metals, and weighs 2.2 grams. Despite its small size and relatively low denomination, the coin is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch high prices at auctions.
