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1 Schilling Courant
| Billon (.375 silver) | 1.08 g | 17.75 mm |
| Issuer | Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free Hanseatic City (1324-1922) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1778-1795 |
| Value | 1 Schilling Courant (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Thaler (1675-1872) |
| Composition | Billon (.375 silver) |
| Weight | 1.08 g |
| Diameter | 17.75 mm |
| Thickness | 0.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#40976 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 46% |
Reverse
I between rosettes
Script: Latin
Lettering:
I
SCHILLING
HAMBVRGER
COVRANT
1794
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Schilling Courant 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, containing 37.5% silver. This was a common practice in the 18th century, as silver was a valuable and expensive metal, and mixing it with copper made it more durable and affordable for circulation coins. The use of Billon in coinage also allowed for the creation of coins with a silver-like appearance, but at a lower cost than pure silver coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1778 OHK | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1795 OHK | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Schilling Courant 1778-1795 coin.
