60 Kreuzer - Charles Henry of Metternich-Winneburg (Sortengulden) 1679 front 60 Kreuzer - Charles Henry of Metternich-Winneburg (Sortengulden) 1679 back
60 Kreuzer - Charles Henry of Metternich-Winneburg (Sortengulden) 1679 photo
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60 Kreuzer - Charles Henry of Metternich-Winneburg Sortengulden

1679 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Archbishopric of Mainz (German States)
Prince-archbishop
Charles Henry of Metternich-Winneburg (Karl Heinrich von Metternich-Winneburg) (1679)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1679
Value
60 Kreuzer = 1 Gulden (⅔)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#168517
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

4-fold arms of Mainz and Worms, inner shield of 4-fold arms of Winneburg and Beilstein, central shield of Metternich, in laurel wreath, crown above value 60 in legend below.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 60 Kreuzer coin from the Archbishopric of Mainz is that it features an image of Charles Henry of Metternich-Winneburg, who was the Archbishop of Mainz from 1679 to 1695. This coin was minted during his reign and bears his name and title, making it a unique piece of history from that time period.