2 Schillings - Albert VII

Features

Issuer Principality of Mecklenburg (German States)
Duke Albert VII (Albrecht VII) (1503-1547)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1523
Value 2 Schillings (1⁄16)
Currency Thaler (1348-1700)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
162904
References MB# 47,
George S. Cuhaj (editor); Standard Catalog of World Coins (pre-1600) (unpublished). Krause Publications.
And 1 more volumes.
Kunzel# 55
Michael Kunzel; 1994. Das Münzwesen Mecklenburgs, 1492 bis 1872 : Münzgeschichte und Geprägekatalog. Gebr. Mann Verlag, Berlin, Germany.

Obverse

Bust of figure wearing barrette turned slightly to left divides A H, legend in mixed Gothic and Latin letters.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ALBERTVS•DEI•GRACI•DVX•MANO•

Reverse

Four small shields of arms around smaller shield of Schwerin arms, date between two upper shields, legend in mixed Gothic and Latin letters.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MONET•NOVA•DVCI•MANOPOLEN

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1523  15Z3

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