5 Kreuzer - August Philip Charles of Limburg-Gehmen-Styrum 1772 front 5 Kreuzer - August Philip Charles of Limburg-Gehmen-Styrum 1772 back
5 Kreuzer - August Philip Charles of Limburg-Gehmen-Styrum 1772 photo
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5 Kreuzer - August Philip Charles of Limburg-Gehmen-Styrum

1772 year
Silver 1.98 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Speyer (German States)
Bishop
August Philip of Limburg-Stirum (August Philipp von Limburg Stirum) (1770-1797)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1772
Value
5 Kreuzers (1⁄24)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.98 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#248867
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Value, date in rhombus.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
240
EIN FEIN
MARK
1772
AD NORMAN CONVENT IVSTIRT

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe, particularly in the German States. The coin was minted in 1772, just a few years before the outbreak of the French Revolution, which would have a profound impact on the political and social landscape of Europe. Despite this, the coin still bears the image of August Philip Charles of Limburg-Gehmen-Styrum, a prominent figure in the Bishopric of Speyer, highlighting the enduring influence of the church and the nobility during this time period.