© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
½ Mark
1549 year| Silver | 9.45 g | - |
| Issuer | Free Hanseatic city of Lübeck (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1226-1811,1815-1937) Wendish Coinage Union (Wendischer Münzverein) (1379-1569) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1549 |
| Value | ½ Mark (⅙) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.45 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#114427 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Full-length standing figure of St. John the Baptist holding lamb, small shield of city arms at feet, all in pointed elliptic frame.
Script: Latin
Lettering: .SANCT'.IOH'. / .NES.BAPTIS.
Interesting fact
The ½ Mark 1549 coin from the Free Hanseatic city of Lübeck is interesting because it was minted during a time when the city was an independent state, and it features a unique design that reflects the city's history and culture.
