© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
2 Schillings - Albert VII
1523 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Mecklenburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Albert VII (Albrecht VII) (1503-1547) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1523 |
| Value | 2 Schillings (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Thaler (1348-1700) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#162904 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Four small shields of arms around smaller shield of Schwerin arms, date between two upper shields, legend in mixed Gothic and Latin letters.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONET•NOVA•DVCI•MANOPOLEN
Interesting fact
The 2 Schillings coin from the Principality of Mecklenburg (German States) made of Silver is interesting because it was minted during a time of great change in Europe, specifically during the Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation. This coin was minted in 1523, the same year that Martin Luther published his "Ninety-Five Theses," which marked the beginning of the Protestant Reformation. Additionally, this coin was minted during the reign of Albert VII, who was a prominent figure in the German States and played a significant role in the political and religious upheavals of the time.
