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© Emporium Hamburg
2 Schillings Lübisch "Reuterpfennig" - John
| Silver | 1.01 g | 13.9 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John (Hans) (1564-1622) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1620-1625 |
| Value | 2 Schilling Lübisch (1⁄30) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.01 g |
| Diameter | 13.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#151528 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Nettle leaf of Holstein divides value: 2 - L or Z - L, date above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1621
Z L
Comment
The Reuterpfennig where used as a trade coin in the Baltic Sea area, due to their drop shape simmilar to russian wire coin they where very popular in Russia.Interesting fact
The "Reuterpfennig" coin was used as a means of payment for the postal service in the Duchy of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg, and its design features a horse and rider, symbolizing the importance of horse-drawn postal carriages during that time.
