Schilling Siege coinage

Issuer Danzig, City of
Year 1577
Type Emergency coin
Value 1 Schilling = ⅓ Groschen (1 Szeląg = ⅓ Grosza)
Currency First Złoty (1577)
Composition Billon (.125 silver)
Weight 1.13 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Kop#7387
Obverse description A figure of jesus holding an imperial orb with a cross.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering DEFENDE•NOS•CHRISTE
(Translation: Defend us, Christ.)
Reverse description The emblem of the city, a crown and two crosses below it. The first half of the date is on the left, next to the first cross, and the second half of the date is on the right.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering SOLIDVS•CIVI•GEDANENSIS
(Translation: Solidus (or: Shilling, Szeląg, Schilling) City of Danzig.)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage 1577 - -
Numisquare ID 6090559160
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