© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
⅓ Mark
1502 year| Silver | 7.16 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Lüneburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city Wendish Coinage Union (Wendischer Münzverein) (1379-1569) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1502 |
| Value | ⅓ Mark = 16 Witten (⅙) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.16 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#297570 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
3 shields of arms (Lüubeck, Hamburg, Wismar) in shape of trefoil, rampant lion left in center
Script: Latin (uncial)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅓ Mark 1502 coin from the City of Lüneburg is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the German States. The coin was issued in the early 16th century, a period of rapid urbanization and trade, and its production was likely influenced by the growing economic power of the Hanseatic League, a powerful trading federation that dominated trade in the region. The coin's silver content and unique design also reflect the city's rich history and cultural heritage.
