1 Schilling - Frederick Francis II
| Billon | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Grand duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (German States) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Frederick Francis II (Friedrich Franz II) (1842-1883) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1842-1846 |
| Value | 1 Schilling (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Thaler (1815-1872) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#258246 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Denomination and date in Center:
. 1 .
SCHILLING
1842
Script: Latin
Lettering:
48 EINEN THALER
LANDES MÜNZE
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Schilling coin from the Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of copper and silver. This was a common practice in the German States during the 19th century, as it allowed for the production of coins with a silver-like appearance without using pure silver, which was more expensive and less abundant. The use of Billon in coinage also made it easier to distinguish between coins of different denominations, as the alloy had a distinct color and texture that was different from pure copper or silver.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1842 | 146684 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1843 | 99941 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1844 | 115814 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1845 | 246145 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1846 | 154298 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 II 1842-1846 coin.
