10 Schilling 1602 front 10 Schilling 1602 back
10 Schilling 1602 photo
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10 Schilling

1602 year
Silver 4.7 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Zug
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1602
Value
10 Schilling (0.10)
Currency
Thaler (1564-1624)
Composition
Silver
Weight
4.7 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#100170
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Standing Saint, 10 in legend below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SANCTVS + WOLFGANG
(10)

Interesting fact

The 10 Schilling coin from Zug was minted during a time when Switzerland was still a collection of independent states, and the coinage system was not yet standardized across the country. Despite this, the 10 Schilling coin from Zug was widely accepted and used throughout Switzerland, indicating the importance of trade and commerce in the region.