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1 Schilling Gold pattern strike
1840 year| Gold | 1.75 g | - |
| Issuer | Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free Hanseatic City (1324-1922) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1840 |
| Value | 1 Schilling (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Thaler (1675-1872) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.75 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#119177 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
4-line inscription with date and denomination. I" between rosettes
Script: Latin
Lettering: *1* // SCHILLING // HAMB.COUR. // 1840.
Engraver: Hans Schierven Knoph
Comment
1/2 Ducat WeightInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Schilling (Gold pattern strike) 1840 from Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States) made of Gold weighing 1.75g is that it is a rare and highly sought-after collector's item. It is considered a numismatic rarity, and its value can reach up to $10,000 or more, depending on its condition and provenance.