1 Scherf - John Frederick 1587-1594 front 1 Scherf - John Frederick 1587-1594 back
1 Scherf - John Frederick 1587-1594 photo
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1 Scherf - John Frederick

 
Copper 0.26 g 13 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Pomerania-Stettin (German States)
Duke
John Frederick (Johann Friedrich) (1560-1600)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1587-1594
Value
1 Scherf = ½ Pfennig = 1 Halbling (1⁄576)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Copper
Weight
0.26 g
Diameter
13 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#129401
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned griffin to left, date divided below.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 9 1

Edge

Plain

Comment

Hildisch 22, Gib.-Wit. IF.91.1.a

Interesting fact

The 1 Scherf coin from the Duchy of Pomerania-Stettin was minted during the reign of John Frederick, who was the last Duke of Pomerania-Stettin before the region became part of the Swedish Empire. The coin features an image of the Duke on one side and the Pomeranian coat of arms on the other. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the coin is highly sought after by collectors today due to its historical significance and rarity.