© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
½ Portugalöser
1695 year| Gold (.986) | 17.43 g | - |
| Issuer | Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free Hanseatic City (1324-1922) |
| Emperor | Leopold I (1657-1705) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1695 |
| Value | 5 Ducats (5 Dukaten = ½ Portugalöser) (17.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1675-1872) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 17.43 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#316971 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, orb on breast, titles of Leopold I
Script: Latin
Lettering: LEOPOLDUS D G ROM IMP SEM AUG
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Portugalöser 1695 from Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States) is that it was minted during a time when Hamburg was an independent city-state and a major trading power in Europe. The coin's gold content and weight suggest that it was a valuable and highly sought-after currency during its time. Additionally, the fact that it was minted in Hamburg, which was a significant center of trade and commerce, speaks to the city's economic influence and importance in the region.
