Obverse © Carsten Kreitz
Obverse © Carsten Kreitz
1 Dreiling
| Billon (.187 silver) | 0.51 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Free Hanseatic city of Lübeck (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1226-1811,1815-1937) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1752-1762 |
| Value | 1 Dreiling (1⁄192) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon (.187 silver) |
| Weight | 0.51 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Thickness | 0.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#161060 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
4-line inscription with date, above mint masters initials, between 2 laurel branches.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
DREI
LING
1752
JJJ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Dreiling coin from the Free Hanseatic city of Lübeck is that it was made of Billon, a metal alloy that contains only 0.187 silver, yet it was still used as a standard circulation coin during its time. This highlights the resourcefulness and adaptability of the people of Lübeck in using available materials to create currency during a period of economic growth and development.
