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2 Schillings
1563 year| Silver | 3.0 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | City of Wismar (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1226-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1563 |
| Value | 2 Schillings (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.0 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#297004 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Full length figure of Saint Lawrence, nimbate and facing right, holding palm branch in right hand and gridiron in left.
Date (6 3) divided at base of figure
Script: Latin
Lettering: SANCTVS L AVRENC
Translation: Saint Lawrence
Comment
Variants exist, including alternate spelling in reverse legend : L AVRENC and L AVRENCISaint Lawrence is the patron saint of the city of Wismar. In medieval iconography, Christian martyrs are often depicted with the instrument of their martyrdom. According to Christian tradition, Lawrence was killed by being roasted alive on a gridiron. The palm is a symbol of martyrdom
Interesting fact
The 2 Schillings coin from the City of Wismar (German States) made of Silver weighing 3.0 g is interesting because it was issued during a time when the city was an important trading center in the Baltic region. The coin's design features the city's coat of arms, which includes a shield with three crowns, symbolizing the city's connection to the Hanseatic League, a powerful trading confederation in Northern Europe during the Middle Ages. The coin's silver content and detailed design make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in the history of European currency.
