© Gabinet Numizmatyczny D. Marciniak
© Gabinet Numizmatyczny D. Marciniak
Schilling - John II Casimir Vasa Wilno mint, counterfeit
1652 year| Billon | - | - |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | John II Casimir Vasa (1649-1668) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1652 |
| Value | 1 Schilling (1 Szeląg) (1⁄90) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#167984 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SO LIT 1652
360
Comment
Alternative names: szeląg, šilingas
Kopicki 3583
XIX century counterfeit
Pictures: © GNDM
Interesting fact
The Schilling coin is a counterfeit coin minted in Wilno (now Vilnius, Lithuania) in 1652 during the reign of John II Casimir Vasa of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and copper. This was a common practice during that time period, as pure silver was too expensive to use for everyday coinage. Instead, Billon was used to create coins that still had some silver content but were more affordable to produce and use in circulation. Despite being a counterfeit coin, it is still a valuable piece for collectors and historians today due to its historical significance and rarity.
