© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Mark
1523 year| Silver | 19.43 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 | 1523 |
| Value | 1 Mark (⅓) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 19.43 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#423378 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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 (uncial)
Lettering: STATV MARCE LVBIC
Lettering (regular font): STATV MARCE LVBIC
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Mark 1523 from Free Hanseatic city of Lübeck (German States) made of Silver weighing 19.43 g is that it features a unique design, showcasing the city's rich history and cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts the city's coat of arms, which includes a shield with a hanseatic cross, symbolizing Lübeck's membership in the Hanseatic League, a powerful trading confederation in Northern Europe during the Middle Ages. The reverse side of the coin features a image of a merchant ship, representing Lübeck's strong maritime tradition and its role as a major trading hub in the region. The coin's design serves as a reminder of Lübeck's rich history and its significance in the region's economic and cultural development.
