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12 Schilling – Mecklenburg-Schwerin

Standard circulation coins

Germany

Context

Years: 1774–1777

Country: Germany

Issuer: Mecklenburg-Schwerin

Period:

Duchy

Ruler: Frederick II

Currency:

Thaler

(1612—1814)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 231,000

Material

Diameter: 28 mm

Weight: 8.8 g

Silver weight: 4.95 g

Thickness: 1.5 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 56.2% Silver

Magnetic: No

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #215

Numista: #94183

Value

Bullion value: $13.99

Obverse

Description:

Crowned oval arms encircled by a chain, date below.

Inscription:

DUX.MECLENB. / FRIEDERICUS.D:G:

17 / 74

Script: Latin

Reverse

Description:

6-line inscription including denomination.

Inscription:

*12*

SCHILLINGE

COURANT

MECKLENB:

SCHWERIN:

MUNZE

Script: Latin

Edge

Mints

Name	Mark
Schwerin	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage
1774	—	74,000
1775	—	99,000
1776	—	26,000
1777	—	32,000

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