1 Schaf - Edzard I ND (1516-1520) front 1 Schaf - Edzard I ND (1516-1520) back
1 Schaf - Edzard I ND (1516-1520) photo
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1 Schaf - Edzard I ND

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
County of East Frisia (East Frisia, German States)
Count
Edzard I (1491-1528)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1516-1520
Value
2 Stübers (1⁄15)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#351914
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Enthroned Charlemagne facing holding scepter and orb, shield of East Friesland arms at bottom

Lettering: SANTVS. RA ROLVS. MAG

Interesting fact

The 1 Schaf coin from the County of East Frisia, minted during the reign of Edzard I (1516-1520), is interesting because it was made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. This coin was used as a standard circulation coin, indicating that it was widely used in everyday transactions in the region. Additionally, the fact that it was minted in the County of East Frisia, which was a small region in the German States, highlights the diversity and complexity of currency systems in Europe during the early modern period.