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1 Schilling - Bogislaw X Damm
1495 year| Silver | 1.28 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Pomerania (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Bogislaus X (Boguslaw X) (1478-1523) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1495 |
| Value | 1 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.28 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#108682 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Coat-of-arms over long cross pattée.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Schilling - Bogislaw X (Damm) 1495 coin from Duchy of Pomerania is that it features a unique combination of Gothic and Renaissance elements in its design. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of Bogislaw X, the Duke of Pomerania, dressed in elaborate Gothic attire, while the reverse side features a stylized depiction of a griffin, a mythical creature popular in Renaissance art. This blend of styles reflects the cultural and artistic influences of the time and adds to the coin's historical significance and aesthetic appeal.
