½ Schilling ND (1465-1467) front ½ Schilling ND (1465-1467) back
½ Schilling ND (1465-1467) photo
© hareluca

½ Schilling ND

 
Silver 1 g 20.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States)
Period
Free City (1219-1806)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1465-1467
Value
½ Schilling (1⁄56)
Currency
Schilling (1422-1526)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1 g
Diameter
20.5 mm
Thickness
0.4 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#354399
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Eagle, head left, in circle. Legend around

Script: Latin

Lettering: MONETA. NOVA. ARGENTEA. MINO

Comment

Another variant

© Hess Divo

Interesting fact

The coin features a unique design element - a small shield with the letters "S" and "N" on either side, which stands for "Sigismundus" and "Nuremberg", representing the reign of Sigismund, the Holy Roman Emperor, who granted the city its privileges and independence.