1 Schilling - Christian Louis I 1670-1672 front 1 Schilling - Christian Louis I 1670-1672 back
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1 Schilling - Christian Louis I

 
Silver 1.03 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (German States)
Duke
Christian Louis I (Christian Ludwig I) (1658-1692)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1670-1672
Value
1 Schilling
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.03 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#357554
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Value and mintmasters symbol

Script: Latin

Lettering: I / SCHIL / LING ME / CKELN / BVRG

Comment

Varieties exist.

Interesting fact

The 1 Schilling coin from the Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, issued during the reign of Christian Louis I (1670-1672), was made of silver and weighed 1.03 grams. Despite its small size, this coin was an important part of the local economy during that time, as it was used for everyday transactions and was a symbol of the duchy's prosperity and influence.