1 Schilling - John Gottfried II Guttenberg 1696-1697 front 1 Schilling - John Gottfried II Guttenberg 1696-1697 back
1 Schilling - John Gottfried II Guttenberg 1696-1697 photo
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1 Schilling - John Gottfried II Guttenberg

 
Silver 1.02 g 21.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Würzburg (German States)
Bishop
John Godfried II of Guttenberg (1684-1698)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1696-1697
Value
1 Schilling (1⁄28)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.02 g
Diameter
21.0 mm
Thickness
0.65 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#159753
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Standing figure of Saint Kilian holding sword and crozier.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Schilling - John Gottfried II Guttenberg 1696-1697 from Bishopric of Würzburg (German States) made of Silver weighing 1.02g is that it features an image of the bishop John Gottfried II Guttenberg, who was the Prince-Bishop of Würzburg from 1684 to 1705. The coin was minted during his reign and bears his name and title, making it a unique piece of numismatic history.