© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Schilling - Frederick II
| Silver | 2.48 g | - |
| Issuer | Brandenburg-Franconia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Frederick II (Friedrich II) (1486-1515) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1511-1515 |
| Value | 1 Schilling (1⁄28) |
| Currency | Schilling |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.48 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#367751 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle with Hohenzollern arms on breast.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ MONE: ARGEN: MAIOR: SWOBACH
Interesting fact
The 1 Schilling coin from Brandenburg-Franconia, minted during the reign of Frederick II (1511-1515), features an image of the king on horseback, surrounded by a decorative border. What's interesting is that this coin was minted using a unique technique called "hubbing," where the design was engraved onto a metal rod (called a "hub") and then transferred onto the coin blank using a process called "upsetting." This technique allowed for greater detail and precision in the design, and was used for many coins during this time period.
