2 Schillings - Christoph (Field Campaign Coinage) 1535 front 2 Schillings - Christoph (Field Campaign Coinage) 1535 back
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2 Schillings - Christoph Field Campaign Coinage

1535 year
Silver 3.76 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
County of Oldenburg (German States)
Count
Christopher (Christoph) (1526-1566)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1535
Value
2 Schilling (2⁄9)
Currency
Thaler (1535-1773)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.76 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#338675
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

King seated on throne, facing with orb and scepter, date at end of legend

Lettering: CHRISTERNVS. D.G. REX. DACI. 1535

Interesting fact

The 2 Schillings coin from the County of Oldenburg (German States) made of Silver weighing 3.76g has an interesting fact that it was minted during the reign of Count Christoph of Oldenburg (1535-1569) and features an image of him on one side, while the other side bears the coat of arms of the County of Oldenburg.