1 Schilling - Louis the Pious 1574-1578 front 1 Schilling - Louis the Pious 1574-1578 back
1 Schilling - Louis the Pious 1574-1578 photo
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1 Schilling - Louis the Pious

 
Silver (.500) 1.55 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Württemberg (Württemberg, German States)
Duke
Louis (Ludwig) (1568-1593)
Emperor
Maximilian II (1564-1576)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1574-1578
Value
1 Schilling (1⁄28)
Currency
Thaler (1495-1802)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Weight
1.55 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#133899
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Imperial orb with Z8 in pointed trefoil.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MAX(I)MILIANI. (I)M. A(V). P. F. D(E)(C)(R)(E).

Comment

Variant with different legend and dots instead of crosses within the trefoil on the reverse side.

© Image courtesy of Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Schilling - Louis the Pious 1574-1578 from Duchy of Württemberg (Württemberg, German States) made of Silver (.500) weighing 1.55 g is that it features a unique design that reflects the historical and cultural significance of the region. The coin's obverse side features an image of Louis the Pious, the King of Württemberg, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of the Duchy of Württemberg. This design was chosen to symbolize the region's rich history and cultural heritage, and it makes the coin a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.