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2 Schillings - Ernest III
| Silver | 2.27 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | County of Holstein-Schaumburg-Pinneberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Ernest (Ernst) (1601-1622) |
| Emperor | Matthias (1612-1619) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1613-1616 |
| Value | 2 Schilling (2⁄37) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.27 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#137302 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, 18-1/2 in orb on breast, date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MATT(H)IAS. (I.) D. - G. R. I. S. A.
Comment
Lange 885Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 2 Schillings - Ernest III 1613-1616 from County of Holstein-Schaumburg-Pinneberg (German States) made of Silver weighing 2.27 g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The County of Holstein-Schaumburg-Pinneberg was a small state within the Holy Roman Empire, and the coin was minted during the reign of Ernest III, who was the Count of Holstein-Schaumburg-Pinneberg from 1613 to 1616. During this time, the region was experiencing significant economic growth and trade, and the coin was likely used for everyday transactions and commerce. Despite its small size, the coin is a valuable piece of history that provides insight into the economic and political climate of the time.
