Bishopric of Olomouc 1 Kreuzer - Charles III Joseph of Lorraine, 1701 – 1705

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Bishopric of Olomouc Bishopric of Olomouc
Currency Thaler (1613 – 1748)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Kreuzer
Year 1701 – 1705
Ruler Charles III Joseph of Lorraine (1695–1711)
Composition Billon
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g) 0.69
Diameter (mm) 15.7
Thickness (mm) 0.6
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Kreuzer from Bishopric of Olomouc. Issued from 1701 to 1705. Struck in Billon. Measures 15.7 mm and weighs 0.69 g.

Obverse
Portrait facing right of Karl III Joseph of Lorraine (1680-1715, born and dead in Wien), head divides the legend. Legend for "Dei Gratia Carolus Episcopus Olomucencis" (By the Grace of God, Bishop of Olomouc" (Olmütz))
Reverse
Crowned shield with to the center the arms of Lorraine. Legend for "Dux Lotharingii et Bari, Sacri Romani Imperii Princeps, Regiae Capellae Bohemiae Comes" (Duke of Lorraine and Bar, Prince of the Holy Roman Empire and Count of the Royal Chapel of Bohemia)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1705 
1704  23%
1702  54%
1701  23%

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