1 Schilling - Alexander 1490 front 1 Schilling - Alexander 1490 back
1 Schilling - Alexander 1490 photo
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.

1 Schilling - Alexander

1490 year
Silver 1 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Palatinate-Zweibrücken (German States)
Duke
Alexander the Lame (Alexander der Hinkende) (1489-1514)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1490
Value
1 Schilling (1⁄14)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
1 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#239003
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Three small shields of arms in circle.

Lettering: + MONETA[..] NOVA[..] VELDS' 1490

Interesting fact

The 1 Schilling coin from the Duchy of Palatinate-Zweibrücken, minted in 1490 during the reign of Alexander, features an interesting design element - a stylized depiction of a lion on the reverse side, which was a symbol of the Palatinate region.