Duchy of Prussia 1 Schilling - George Frederick, 1586 – 1596

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Duchy of Prussia Duchy of Prussia
Currency Thaler (1525 – 1701)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Schilling
Year 1586 – 1596
Ruler George Frederick I (Georg Friedrich I) (1543–1603)
Composition Billon (.187 silver)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g) 0.77
Diameter (mm) 17
Thickness (mm) 0.45
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Schilling from Duchy of Prussia. Issued from 1586 to 1596. Struck in Billon (.187 silver). Measures 17 mm and weighs 0.77 g.

Obverse
Large G and small F, shield of Hohenzollern arms below, date and legend.
Reverse
Prussian eagle within 'S' in crowned shield on breast.
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1596  53.9K
1595  —
1594 CA 328.2K
1593  16.8K
1591  202.1K
1586  28.2K 1·5·8·6

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