Germany, Olmütz

Bishopric of Olmütz. Karl II von Liechtenstein-Kastelkorn (1664–1695 AD). Kremsier (Kroměříž) mint, 1674. 6 Kreuzer (Silver, 25 mm, 2.86 g). Obv: CAROLVS · D · G · EPVS · OLOMVCENSIS (“Karl, by the grace of God, Bishop of Olmütz”). Cuirassed bust right; denomination VI in a cartouche below. Rev: DVX · S · R · I · PCEPS · RE · CA · BO · COM (“Duke, Prince of the Holy Roman Empire and Count of the Royal Chapel of Bohemia”). Ornate shield bearing the episcopal and family arms over a crozier and sword crossed in saltire; mitre and princely coronet above; date divided above; mintmaster’s mark below. Reference: KM 236.2. Karl II von Liechtenstein-Kastelkorn governed the bishopric of Olmütz during Moravia’s recovery from the Thirty Years’ War. A major patron of Baroque architecture, he commissioned the rebuilding of his residence at Kroměříž and the creation of its celebrated Flower Garden. DISCOVER OUR CURRENT SELECTION Visit and follow our seller profile to explore all items offered by Logos Numismatics & Antiquities across current auctions and stay informed of new listings. IMPORTANT INFORMATION I. All items are authentic and lawfully acquired through established European auction houses; provenance is documented in our records. II. Every order includes one consolidated, signed certificate of authenticity and lawful provenance, recording each item's full attribution. III. Combined shipping is available only for items won in the same auction and settled as one Catawiki order. IV. For shipments outside the European Union, import licences, taxes, and related fees are the buyer’s responsibility. Customs delays are beyond our control.

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