1780 German 1 Schilling Silver Coin Help

[Kyle PA]

My buddy PACO dug this coin today at "The Colonial Field". We know that it is German, but were wondering what its composition percentage is. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Gypsy Heart]

Mecklenburg-Schwerin - 1797
Obverse - Stylized letters FF (Friedrich Franz I reigned 1785-1837), surmounted by a crown.
Reverse - 1 SCHILLING COURANT MECKLENE . SCHWERIN MUNZE 1797
This duchy became a grand-duchy as a result of the Congress of Vienna in 1815
Here is a good sight that will explain composition of the german coins

http://en.museum-of-money.org/view/not_precious_metals_change_coins_of_german_empire_1873_1918/3/

 

[Moe (fl)]

The coin is silver. It is from the mint (munze) of Mecklenburg Schwerin (northern Germany).

The reverse reads: 1 SCHILLING COURANT MECKLENB: SCHWERIN MUNZE 1780

 

[Florida Sand Digger]

If I were to guess at the fineness I would have to say .750. I found some references to a 32 schilling coin from the same era that is .750. Here is he link to what i found.


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http://books.google.com/books?id=E5... ScHILLING COURANT MECKLEN, fineness&pg=PA698

 

[CRUSADER]

I have to say, that is one sweet looking hand, the coin is pretty good as well. Not seen one before

 

[PBK]

This coin is struck in a low-grade silver alloy called billon. Silver percentages in billon vary, but in this case the metal is 37-1/2% pure silver— i.e., .375 fine. Reported mintage for 1780 is 286,000.

 

[IronSpike]

That's an awesome coin find It has great details and is in 'excellent' condition

 

[RELICDUDE07]

Niiiice guys

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

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