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© Sincona AG
Schilling City
1624 year| Billon | 1.13 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | City of Chur (Grisons) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1624 |
| Value | 1 Schilling (1⁄75) |
| Currency | Thaler (1618-1627) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.13 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#97571 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, arms on shield divide date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MO· NO· CVRIAE
16 24
Interesting fact
The Schilling coin from the City of Chur (Grisons) in 1624 was made of Billon, a metal alloy that contains a small amount of precious metal, usually silver or gold, and a larger amount of a base metal, such as copper or tin. This coin weighed 1.13 grams and was a standard circulation coin, indicating that it was widely used in everyday transactions in the region.
