© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
Schilling siege coinage; countermarked
1577 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | City of Danzig (Polish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Stephen Báthory (1576-1586) |
| Period | Danzig rebellion (1575-1577) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1577 |
| Value | 1 Schilling = ⅓ Groschen (1 Szeląg = ⅓ Grosza) |
| Currency | First Złoty (1577) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#96304 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Comment
CountermarkedKopicki 7403 / 7404 / 7405
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Schilling (siege coinage; countermarked) 1577 from City of Danzig (Polish States) made of Silver is that it was used as a form of currency during a time of economic siege. The city of Danzig was under siege by the Swedish army, and the local government was forced to mint their own coins to address the shortage of currency. These coins were countermarked with the city's coat of arms to verify their authenticity. This coin is a rare example of a siege coinage and a testament to the resourcefulness of the people of Danzig during a time of crisis.
