Obverse © Walter_Scott
Obverse © Walter_Scott
1 Schilling - George Frederick
| Billon (.187 silver) | 0.77 g | 17.0 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Regent | George Frederick (Georg Friedrich) (1577-1603) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1586-1596 |
| Value | 1 Schilling (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Thaler (1525-1701) |
| Composition | Billon (.187 silver) |
| Weight | 0.77 g |
| Diameter | 17.0 mm |
| Thickness | 0.45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#310700 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Prussian eagle within 'S' in crowned shield on breast.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GEORG·FRID:D:G·DVX·PRVS <mintmark>
Edge
Plain
Comment
Mint marks1586
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Schilling coin from the Duchy of Prussia is that it features an image of George Frederick, the ruler of the region, on one side, and a crowned eagle on the other. This design was used for many coins during this time period in the German States, and it symbolized the power and authority of the ruling family.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1586 | 28238 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1591 | 202112 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1593 | 16800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1594 CA | 328186 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1596 | 53888 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Schilling - George Frederick 1586-1596 coin.
