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Schilling
1784 year| Billon | 1.10 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Zug |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1784 |
| Value | 1 Schilling (0.01) |
| Currency | Thaler (1691-1798) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.10 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1850 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#62583 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Saint Wolfgang bust facing, church at left, within circle
Script: Latin
Lettering: SANCTVS WOLFGANG
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Schilling 1784 from Zug, made of Billon and weighing 1.10g, 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 in use throughout Switzerland. The Schilling 1784 from Zug was one of the coins that were issued 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 and relatively low value, this coin is a fascinating piece of history that provides insight into the economic and political changes that were taking place in Switzerland during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
