2 Schillings 1616-1619 front 2 Schillings 1616-1619 back
2 Schillings 1616-1619 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

2 Schillings

 
Silver 1.95 g -
Description
Issuer
City of Stade (German States)
Period
Free city
Emperor
Matthias (1612-1619)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1616-1619
Value
2 Schillings (1⁄16)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.95 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#242288
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, 16 in orb on breast, date at end of legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MATT(HIAS). D.G. R(O). I(M). S. A(V).

Interesting fact

The 2 Schillings coin from the City of Stade (German States) made of Silver weighing 1.95g has an interesting fact that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was minted during the Thirty Years War (1618-1648), a conflict that devastated much of Germany and disrupted trade and commerce. Despite this, the City of Stade was able to continue minting coins, such as this 2 Schillings coin, which was used as a means of exchange and commerce during this time. This coin is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the people of Stade during a period of great upheaval.