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1 Schilling - John Albert I

1552 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Mecklenburg (German States)
Duke
John Albert I (1547-1556)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1552
Value
1 Schilling (1⁄32)
Currency
Thaler (1348-1700)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#168754
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Small shield of Mecklenburg arms in quatrefoil superimposed on short cross.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PREMENT(TE). CRVCE. TOL(L)IM(V)(R).

Interesting fact

The 1 Schilling coin from the Principality of Mecklenburg (German States) made of Silver is interesting because it was minted during the reign of John Albert I, who was a prominent figure in the German Renaissance and a patron of the arts. He was known for his support of artists, musicians, and scholars, and his court was a center of culture and learning. The coin itself is a reflection of the economic and cultural significance of the Principality of Mecklenburg during this time period.