Germany, Olmütz. Karl II von Liechtenstein-Kastelkorn (1664–1695 AD). 6 Kreuzer Kremsier (Kroměříž) mint, 1674 (No reserve price)

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.

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