© Sincona AG
© Sincona AG
Schilling
1783 year| Billon | 1.33 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Zug |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1783 |
| Value | 1 Schilling (0.01) |
| Currency | Thaler (1691-1798) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.33 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#123394 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Saint facing forward holding church model and scepter.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SANCTVS · WOLFGANG ·
Interesting fact
The Schilling 1783 from Zug, made of Billon and weighing 1.33g, is an interesting coin because it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in Switzerland. The coin was minted during the Helvetic Republic, which was established in 1798 and lasted until 1803. This period saw the introduction of a new currency, the Franken, which replaced the various local currencies that had been used in different regions of Switzerland. The Schilling 1783 from Zug was one of the coins that were minted during this time, and it features an image of a shield with the letters "S" and "Z" on either side, representing the canton of Zug. Despite its small size, this coin is a significant piece of Swiss numismatic history, and it is highly sought after by collectors today.
