City of Danzig Schilling, 1577
Siege coinage
Information
Country
City of Danzig
City of Danzig
Currency
First Złoty
(1577)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Schilling = ⅓ Groschen
Year
1577
Rulers
Stephen Báthory
(1576–1586)
, Danzig rebellion
(1575–1577)
Composition
Billon (.125 silver)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.13
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Schilling = ⅓ Groschen from City of Danzig. Issued in 1577. Struck in Billon (.125 silver). Measures 20 mm and weighs 1.13 g.
- Obverse
- A figure of jesus holding an imperial orb with a cross. (Defend us, Christ.)
- Reverse
- The emblem of the city, a crown and two crosses below it. The first half of the date is on the left, next to the first cross, and the second half of the date is on the right. (Solidus (or: Shilling, Szeląg, Schilling) City of Danzig.)
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1577 | — |
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