CVC & Collectables presents a scarce north-German silver 4 Schilling Lübisch issue of Johann Friedrich of Holstein-Gottorp, Prince-Archbishop of Bremen. Collectors nickname this type “Reuterpfennig” (rider penny) for the bold horseman design—an instantly recognizable motif from the Hanseatic trade region.
Coin Highlights:
- Issuer: Archbishopric of Bremen (German States)
- Ruler: Johann Friedrich von Holstein-Gottorp (1596–1634)
- Date: (1607–1634) (type dated to his rule; many are undated)
- Denomination: 4 Schilling Lübisch (“Reuterpfennig”)
- Metal: Silver
- Grade: NGC XF 45
- Weight: 1.83 g
- Diameter: 19 mm
- Catalogs: KM# 5; Jungk# 317; Lange# 503; Behr# 791a
- Obverse: Horseman right; crossed keys (Bremen) and Holstein nettle-leaf arms; value 4 SL below.
- Reverse: Five-line inscription with Johann Friedrich’s titles.
Collectibility:
- Why collectors want it: popular “rider” motif + clear regional symbols + a denomination tied to Hanseatic trade accounting.
- Grade advantage: NGC XF 45 is a meaningful jump over typical VF pieces, especially when the devices (horseman, keys/arms, and the reverse lines) remain readable.
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