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© Sincona AG
5 Schillings
1787 year| Silver | 1.3 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | City of Schwyz |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1787 |
| Value | 5 Schilling (⅛) |
| Currency | Gulden (1776-1797) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#23944 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Value and date within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
V
SCHIL
LING
1787
Interesting fact
The 5 Schillings 1787 coin from the City of Schwyz is interesting because it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The late 18th century saw the rise of the Enlightenment and the fall of the Holy Roman Empire, and the Swiss Confederation, of which Schwyz was a part, was also undergoing significant political and economic changes. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a testament to the enduring value of silver and the importance of currency in facilitating trade and commerce.
