Brandenburg-Franconia (1495-1505) schilling

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Sincona sale 89, lot 572

This specimen was lot 572 in Sincona sale 89 (Zürich, May 2024), where it sold for 120 CHF (about US$159 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"DEUTSCHLAND Brandenburg-Franken, Markgrafschaft, Friedrich, 1495-1515. Schilling o. J., Schwabach. Vorzüglich. Überdurchschnittliche Erhaltung. Exemplar der Auktion Bankhaus Aufhäuser 10, München, Oktober 1993, Los 1675. (Germany, margraviate of Brandenburg-Franconia, Frederick, 1495-1515, undated schilling, Schwabach mint. Extremely fine, Extraordinary condition.)"

A dated version of this coin is known for 1511-15. Brandenburg-Franconia was divided into Brandenburg-Ansbach and Brandenburg-Bayreuth on the death of Georg Friedrich in 1603.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver, this specimen 2.59 g.

Catalog reference: KM MB4, von Schrötter 380.

Source:

  • Craig, William D., Germanic Coinages: Charlemagne through Wilhelm II, Mountain View, CA: 1954.
  • Nicol, N. Douglas, Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of German Coins, 1501-Present, 3rd ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2011.
  • [1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 89, The Garrulus Collection of Numismatic Rarities and Masterpieces, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2024.

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