½ Mark 1694 front ½ Mark 1694 back
½ Mark 1694 photo
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn

½ Mark

1694 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States)
Period
Free Hanseatic City (1324-1922)
Emperor
Leopold I (1657-1705)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1694
Value
½ Mark = 8 Schilling (⅙)
Currency
Thaler (1675-1872)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#177788
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, 1/2 in orb on breast, titles of Leopold I.

Script: Latin

Comment

Mintmaster IR - Joachim Rustmeyer

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Mark 1694 coin from the Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States) made of Silver is that it features the coat of arms of Hamburg on one side, which includes a shield with three towers and a crown, symbolizing the city's independence and sovereignty.