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1 Schilling - Frederick Francis I

 
Billon (.312 silver) 1.11 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Grand duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (German States)
Grand duke
Frederick Francis I (Friedrich Franz I) (1815-1837)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1829-1837
Value
1 Schilling (1⁄48)
Currency
Thaler (1815-1872)
Composition
Billon (.312 silver)
Weight
1.11 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#50499
Rarity index
74%

Reverse

Value and date, legend around.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
48 EINEN THALER
1 SCHILLING
1836
LANDES MÜNZE

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Schilling coin from the Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Germany. The coin was introduced in 1829, just a few years after the Congress of Vienna, which had established a new political order in Europe following the Napoleonic Wars. The Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin was one of the many German states that were formed during this time, and the coin reflects the efforts of the state to establish its own currency and economic system. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remained in circulation until 1837, when it was replaced by a new currency. Today, the coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, offering a glimpse into the history of Germany during a time of significant change and upheaval.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1829  54261 - - - - - -
1830  501270 - - - - - -
1831  528128 - - - - - -
1832  118722 - - - - - -
1833  91498 - - - - - -
1834  117517 - - - - - -
1835  108766 - - - - - -
1836  163149 - - - - - -
1837  81577 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Schilling - Frederick Francis I 1829-1837 coin.