2 Schillings - Magnus II and Balthasar

Features

Issuer Principality of Mecklenburg (German States)
Duke Magnus II (1477-1479; 1483-1503)
Balthasar (1480-1507)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1477-1503
Value 2 Schillings (1⁄16)
Currency Thaler (1348-1700)
Composition Silver
Diameter 31 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
161980
References MB# 24,
George S. Cuhaj (editor); Standard Catalog of World Coins (pre-1600) (unpublished). Krause Publications.
And 1 more volumes.
Kunzel# 4-6
Michael Kunzel; 1994. Das Münzwesen Mecklenburgs, 1492 bis 1872 : Münzgeschichte und Geprägekatalog. Gebr. Mann Verlag, Berlin, Germany.

Obverse

Shield of arms of Mecklenburg with steer superimposed on long cross, legend in Gothic letters

Script: Latin

Lettering: DVCV MANG NOPO LENS

Reverse

Three shields of arms with rounded bottoms facing edge, flat tops touching and forming triangle at center, legend in Gothic letters

Script: Latin

Lettering: •MONE• •NOVA• •GVST•

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