1 Schilling - Frederick William 1657-1659 front 1 Schilling - Frederick William 1657-1659 back
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1 Schilling - Frederick William

 
Silver 0.60 g 16.02 mm
Description
Issuer
State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States)
Margrave
Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1640-1688)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1657-1659
Value
1 Schilling (1⁄32)
Currency
Thaler (1618-1701)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.60 g
Diameter
16.02 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#76342
Rarity index
84%

Reverse

Value in three lines.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SOLID
DVCAT
PRVSS

Comment

Some coins Ducat and Pruss with "U" (Example 1658)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Schilling coin from the State of Brandenburg-Prussia is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in Europe. The Thirty Years War had recently ended, and the Brandenburg-Prussian state was still recovering from the devastation it had brought. Despite these challenges, the coinage of this period remained consistent in its design and quality, with the 1 Schilling coin being a prime example. Its silver content and intricate design made it a valuable and reliable form of currency, and it remains a sought-after collector's item to this day.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1657  1080000 - - - - - -
1659  47000 - - - - - -

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