During my latest travels I came across a 1799 German coin. The front has a large letter "C" with a crown on top of it. Within the "C" there is an "R" with the Roman numerials "VII". The reverse has the following:

1ST LINE: S(?) ECHSLING(?)
2ND LINE: SCHLESW.
3RD LINE: I(?) OLST SCHEIDI
4TH LINE: MUNZE.
5TH LINE: 1799.
6TH LINE: M.F.

The usual questions apply....any history, quantity produced and value. At least we can chalk up another old coin saved from a box of junk!

Feel free to contact me directly; ed@goodrow.us

Thanks everyone!

Ed

Sechsling is the denomination issued by Schleswig-Holstein currently the northern most German state bordering Denmark. Scleswig was more Danish and Holstein was more German. In the 18th century both became Danish until 1866 when Prussia annexed both states.

The coin lists for $8, $16, $35, and $80 in Fine/VF/EF/UNC

Appreciate the help. Not the coin I will retire on but not a bad investment of $3. Thanks again. Ed