1 Schilling - Bogislaw X (Stettin) 1500-1523 front 1 Schilling - Bogislaw X (Stettin) 1500-1523 back
1 Schilling - Bogislaw X (Stettin) 1500-1523 photo
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1 Schilling - Bogislaw X Stettin

 
Silver 1.29 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Pomerania (German States)
Duke
Bogislaus X (Boguslaw X) (1478-1523)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1500-1523
Value
1 Schilling
Currency
Schilling
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.29 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#108657
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Coat-of-arms over long cross pattée dividing legend.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: mOnE nOVA STETIn

Lettering (regular font): MONE NOVA STETIN

Translation: New coinage of Stettin

Comment

1500-1505 Gothic lettering. Obverse legend begins with a star. Obverse spelling variants include STTeTTIen, STeTTIenen, STeTTIEnS, STeTTIenSI, STTeTIenSIS, STeTTInS, STeTTInSI, STeTTInSIS, Reverse legend mone - nOVA - STeT - In (date)
1505 variant has obverse legend beginning with a clover
1506-1508 Modern lettering. Obverse legend begins with a star.. Reverse legend MONe - NOVA - STeT - TI (date)
1510-1511 Gothic lettering. Obverse legend begins with a saltire. Reverse legend mOn - nOV - STe - (date) or mOn - nOVA - STeT - IN(date)
1511 variant has obverse legend beginning with flower, and modern lettering.
1513-1523 Modern lettering. Obverse legend begins with double annelets. Reverse lettering MON - NOV - STE (or STET) - (date)

Interesting fact

The 1 Schilling coin from the Duchy of Pomerania, featuring Bogislaw X (Stettin) and minted between 1500-1523, was made of silver and weighed 1.29 grams. Despite its small size, this coin played an important role in the economy of the region during its time, as it was widely used for everyday transactions. Its design and mintage also reflect the rich history and cultural heritage of the Duchy of Pomerania during the Renaissance period.