Znovuotevření mincovny v Kroměříži Ag
weight: 42 g
purity: 900/1000 Ag
quality proof - limited mintage 500 pcs
issue day: 1998
Objednávkový kód: CRM710
Bishop's Mint in Krom - the beginning of modern coinage in Krom, the residential town of Olomouc bishops, dates back to the early seventeenth century. Later, the production was concentrated in the building malting Square.
Sterling Law Olomouc bishops transferred to Krome Emperor Rudolf II. charter granted by Cardinal Dietrichstein in 1608. The actual excavation in the Hanck city was started in 1613 and continued intermittently until 1759. Until now preserved building later mint dates from 1665. Built by Bishop Charles II. of Liechtenstein-Castelcorn and the following year he began minting coins first. In 1668, the Mint was damaged by fire, but was quickly repaired and in the years following production began to increase in volume. In addition to the usual mint coins minted commemorative medals. The first belonged dvacetiduktov gold medal with a portrait of Charles II. of Liechtenstein-Castelcorn from 1670. Its author was an outspoken champion Christoph Hoffmann.
Kromsk mint in the late 18th century abolished the Empress Maria Theresa, the excavation for the monarchy at that time provided Mint in Vienna.
Currently located in a renovated building exhibition commemorating the glorious period when Krom belong to the important coin cities in Central Europe.