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2 Schillings
1620 year| Silver | 1.49 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | City of Stade (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1620 |
| Value | 2 Schillings (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.49 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#242291 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, 16 in orb on breast, date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FERDIN: D:G: R. IM. S. A.
Interesting fact
The 2 Schillings 1620 coin from the City of Stade (German States) is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War had just begun, and the Holy Roman Empire was in the process of dissolving, leading to a period of decentralization and the rise of city-states. The coin's silver content and relatively low denomination suggest that it was used for everyday transactions, and its design may have reflected the cultural and artistic influences of the region at the time.
