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12 Schillinge Courant - Frederick Francis I

 
Silver (.562) 8.8 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (German States)
Duke
Frederick Francis I (Friedrich Franz I) (1785-1815)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1791-1792
Value
12 Schilling (¼)
Currency
Thaler (1701-1814)
Composition
Silver (.562)
Weight
8.8 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#278155
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Value and date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
12
SCHILLINGE
COURANT
MECKLENB
SCHWERIN
MUNZE
1792

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 12 Schillinge Courant coin from the Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1791-1792, just a few years before the French Revolution, which had a significant impact on the European monetary system. The coin's silver content and weight were carefully regulated to maintain its value and stability during this period of economic upheaval.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1791  19000 - - - - - -

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