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½ Schilling ND
1511 year| Silver | 1.00 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Cologne (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city Rhineland Monetary Union (Rheinischer Münzverein) (1420-1583) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1511 |
| Value | 1 Schilling (2) |
| Currency | Weißpfennig |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.00 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#406920 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
The coats of arms of the Rhineland electorates: Cologne (cross), Mainz (5 rays), Palatinate (lozenges) and Trier (cross), set within the cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ MONET. NOV. RENENSIS
Unabridged legend: Moneta nova renensis
Comment
For the Count Palatine, it was not the Bavarian lion that was chosen, but rather his second shield, the Bavarian lozenges. In this way, confusion with the Jülich lion, which already featured in the electoral group's coat of arms, was avoided.
Interesting fact
The ½ Schilling ND (1511) coin from the City of Cologne (German States) is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few examples known to exist. It is considered a prized collector's item among numismatists and historians, and its value can range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars, depending on its condition and provenance.
