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1 Schilling Courant - Frederick Francis I

 
Billon (.375 silver) 1.08 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (German States)
Duke
Frederick Francis I (Friedrich Franz I) (1785-1815)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1785-1812
Value
1 Schilling Courant (1⁄48)
Currency
Thaler (1701-1814)
Composition
Billon (.375 silver)
Weight
1.08 g
Diameter
16 mm
Thickness
0.69 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#23079
Rarity index
31%

Reverse

Seven-line inscription

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1
SCHILLING
COURANT
MECKLENB:
SCHWERIN:
MUNZE
1798

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Schilling Courant coin from the Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Frederick Francis I, who ruled the duchy from 1785 to 1812. During this period, the German states were experiencing significant economic growth and political upheaval, including the rise of nationalism and the fall of the Holy Roman Empire. Despite these challenges, the 1 Schilling Courant coin remained a stable and widely used form of currency throughout the region.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1785  74000 - - - - - -
1786  237000 - - - - - -
1787  169000 - - - - - -
1788  167000 - - - - - -
1789  362000 - - - - - -
1790  1207000 - - - - - -
1791  260000 - - - - - -
1792  821000 - - - - - -
1793  460000 - - - - - -
1794  1195000 - - - - - -
1795  1093000 - - - - - -
1796  142000 - - - - - -
1797  1065000 - - - - - -
1798  2020000 - - - - - -
1799  2438000 - - - - - -
1800  1546000 - - - - - -
1801  1301000 - - - - - -
1802  2431000 - - - - - -
1803  2348000 - - - - - -
1804  2603000 - - - - - -
1805  2501000 - - - - - -
1806  1766000 - - - - - -
1807  585000 - - - - - -
1808  243000 - - - - - -
1809  342000 - - - - - -
1810  250000 - - - - - -

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