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Speyer, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany — Central Europe
 

„Alte Münze"
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Old Mint

 
 
„Alte Münze" / Old Mint Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, May 20, 2025
1. „Alte Münze" / Old Mint Marker
Inscription.  German:
Zunfthaus der Münzer und Hausgenossen, Ehemaliges Kaufhaus, Erbaut 1748, erweitert 1874

English Translation:
Guild House of the Coin Makers and Associates, Former department store, Built in 1748, expanded in 1874
 
Erected by Stadt Speyer.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1748.
 
Location. 49° 19.046′ N, 8° 26.254′ E. Marker is in Speyer, Rheinland-Pfalz (Rhineland-Palatinate). It is at the intersection of Maximilianstraße and Korngasse, on the right when traveling west on Maximilianstraße. The marker is located at the front of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Maximilianstraße 90, Speyer RP 67346, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker:
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Gedenk-Tafel / Memorial Plaque (here, next to this marker); St. Georgsbrunnen / St. George’s Fountain (a few steps from this marker); Speyerbach - Gießhübelbach (within shouting distance of this marker); Bücherverbrennung in Speyer 1933 / Book Burning in Speyer, 1933 (within shouting distance of this marker); Große Himmelsgasse (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Läutturm / Bell Tower (about 90 meters away); Heilig-Geist-Kirche / Church of the Holy Spirit (about 90 meters away); Konviktskirche St. Ludwig / Seminary Church St. Ludwig (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Speyer.
 
„Alte Münze" / Old Mint Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, May 20, 2025
2. „Alte Münze" / Old Mint Marker
The view of the Old Mint building and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, May 20, 2025
3. The view of the Old Mint building and Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 110 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on May 23, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
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