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2 Schillings Courant - Frederick II
| Billon (.437 silver) | 1.97 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Frederick II the Pious (1756-1785) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1763-1778 |
| Value | 2 Schilling (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Thaler (1701-1814) |
| Composition | Billon (.437 silver) |
| Weight | 1.97 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#76195 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
7-line inscription with date and denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*2*
SCHILLINGE
COURANT
MECKLEMBURG
SCHWERIN:
MUNZE
1777
Translation:
2 Schilling Courant
Coin from Mecklemburg-Schwerin
1777
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Schillings Courant coin from the Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin is that it features an image of Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, who was the ruler of Prussia at the time. This coin was issued during his reign, which lasted from 1763 to 1778. Despite being a standard circulation coin, it has become a sought-after collector's item due to its historical significance and the fact that it was minted using a unique blend of metals, including billon, which is an alloy of silver and other metals.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1763 | 546000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1764 | 1072000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1765 | 1820000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1766 | 695000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1767 | 505000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1768 | 400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1769 | 195000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1777 | 60000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1778 | 49000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Schillings Courant - Frederick II 1763-1778 coin.
