1/4 Kreutzer 1795 - Archbishopric of Mainz

Country: Archbishopric of Mainz (German States)
Prince-Bishop: Friedrich Karl Joseph von Erthal (1719-1774-1802)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1795
Value: ¼ Kreuzer (1⁄576)
Currency: Conventionsthaler (1764-1803)
Composition: Copper
Weight: 1.8 g.
Diameter: 20 mm
Thickness: 0.5 mm
Grade: VF/F
Orientation: Medal Alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 402, Schön# 73

Obverse:
Mantled bust of prince bishop Johann Friedrich Karl Joseph von Erthal facing right, his titles around and engraver's initial below.

Lettering: FRID.CAR.IOS.A EP.ET EL.MOG.EP.W. / S

Reverse:
Value and date within beaded circle, legend around and engraver's initials below.

Lettering:
1/4
KREVT
ZER
1795
KUR MAINZER LAND MUNZ
I.*.A.

Engraver: Joseph Aatz.

Edge:
Smooth.

Mint:
Erfurt, Germany.

Comments:
Friedrich Karl Joseph von Erthal was the last Prince-Bishop of Mainz.

Reference : KM# 402, Schön# 73

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Collection : German States coins