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4 Schilling Lübisch "Reuterpfennig" - Frederick III ND
1655 year| Silver | 2.04 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Frederick III (Friedrich III) (1616-1659) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1655 |
| Value | 4 Schilling Lübisch (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Thaler (1560-1753) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.04 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#313342 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Titles of Friedrich III in 6 line inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering: H.S.L. // (FRIDER) / (IC)H V.GOT / TS G.ERBE / ZV NOR.HER / ZV.SCHLE. / HOL.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Schilling Lübisch "Reuterpfennig" coin is that it features an image of a horseman on the obverse side, which was a common motif in medieval coinage and symbolized the power and prestige of the ruling dynasty.