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2 Schillings
| Silver |
| Issuer | City of Hildesheim (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Emperor | Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1600-1606 |
| Value | 2 Schilling (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#158105 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, 16 in orb on breast.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
The 2 Schillings coin from Hildesheim features a unique design element - a small shield with the city's coat of arms, which includes a crescent moon and a star. This symbolism was meant to represent the city's connection to the Hanseatic League, a powerful trading confederation that dominated trade in the Baltic Sea region during the Middle Ages. The inclusion of the crescent moon and star on the coin was a nod to the city's rich history and its role in the Hanseatic League's trading network.
