Description

German states Brandenburg Frankonia 1/2 Schilling 1495-1505 Friedrich IV (8696)

Obverse

Nürnberg arms in trefoil, ‘S’ in small oval below.

Lettering: MEDIV(M)(S): SOLIDVS: BVRGGRAVI

Reverse

Eagle, head left, in circle.

Lettering: MONETA: NOVA: ARGENTEA: MINOR.

Issuer Brandenburg-Frankonia (German states)

Type Standard circulation coin

Years 1495-1505

Value ½ Schilling (1⁄56)

Currency Thaler

Composition Silver

Weight 1.14 g

Diameter 20 mm

Shape Round (irregular)

Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓

Demonetized Yes

Number N# 109490

References MB# A4, Schr# 400, Wilm# 423