© Pedro Branco (CC BY)
© Pedro Branco (CC BY)
1 Schilling
| Billon (.375 silver) | 1.08 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free Hanseatic City (1324-1922) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1725-1768 |
| Value | 12 Pfennig = 1 Schilling (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Thaler (1675-1872) |
| Composition | Billon (.375 silver) |
| Weight | 1.08 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#29001 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 19% |
Reverse
Value, date, and mint master initials below; surrounded by laurel sprigs.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* I *
SCHIL
LING.
1768
0•H•K
Edge
Plain, thin planchet.
Comment
Obverse side, variants exist (see examples).Example of reverse with small leaves in laurel sprigs and big carnations instead of rosettes around "I" of denomination.
Year 1726
Picture: © Images courtesy of Alexandr Prokofyev
Additional variety of the dies for 1758.
© Images courtesy of Alex Koifman Jr.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Schilling coin from the Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States) is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and copper. Specifically, the coin contains 37.5% silver and 62.5% copper, giving it a unique composition that sets it apart from other coins of the time. This blend of metals was chosen for its durability and resistance to wear and tear, making it an ideal material for circulating coins that would be used frequently in everyday transactions. Despite its relatively small size and weight, the 1 Schilling coin was an important part of the economy in Hamburg during the 18th century, and its unique composition has made it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1726 | 1267000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1727 | 1308000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1738 | 797000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1749 | 288000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1750 | 120000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1752 | 827000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1753 | 238000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1754 | 558000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1757 | 308000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1758 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1759 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Schilling 1725-1768 coin.
