2 Schillings - Christian I, Augustus, Rudolph and Louis 1620-1621 front 2 Schillings - Christian I, Augustus, Rudolph and Louis 1620-1621 back
2 Schillings - Christian I, Augustus, Rudolph and Louis 1620-1621 photo
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn

2 Schillings - Christian I, Augustus, Rudolph and Louis

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Anhalt (German States)
Prince
Christian I (1586-1630) Augustus (August) (1586-1653) Rudolph (Rudolf) (1586-1621) Louis I (Ludwig I) (1586-1650)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1620-1621
Value
2 Schilling (1⁄12)
Currency
Thaler (1212-1570)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#198125
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

DS monogram, date either split above and below or all below.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 2 Schillings - Christian I, Augustus, Rudolph and Louis 1620-1621 from Principality of Anhalt (German States) made of Silver is that it features a unique combination of four different rulers on one coin. This is because the Principality of Anhalt was ruled by four co-rulers simultaneously during this time period, which was a rare occurrence in the history of coinage. The coin's design features each of the four rulers on one side, with their names and titles inscribed around them, while the other side features the coat of arms of the Principality of Anhalt. This coin is a valuable piece of numismatic history, providing insight into the political and economic conditions of the time.