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© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
1 Mark
1549 year| Silver | 18.99 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 | 1 Mark (⅓) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 18.99 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#114424 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
3 shields (Hamburg, Lüneburg, Wismar), bottoms outward forming cloverleaf design, small shield of Lübeck in center, ornament in angle between each 2 shields.
Script: Latin
Lettering: .STATVS. / .MARCE. / .LVBICE.
Interesting fact
The Lübeck Mark, which was minted in 1549, is considered one of the most beautiful coins of the German Renaissance. Its design features a detailed depiction of the city's patron saint, St. Mary, on the obverse, and the coat of arms of Lübeck on the reverse. The coin's intricate engravings and ornate details have made it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
