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1 Schilling Pattern strike
1778 year| Gold (.999) | 1.69 g | - |
| Issuer | Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free Hanseatic City (1324-1922) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1778 |
| Value | 1 Schilling (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Thaler (1675-1872) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 1.69 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#86205 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
5-line inscription with denomination and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: I Schilling Hamburger Covrant 1778
Comment
Hamburg. Free City gold Pattern Schilling 1778-OHK MS62 NGC, Hamburg mint, KM-Pn11. A very attractive and lustrous off-metal striking of this minor.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Schilling (Pattern strike) 1778 from Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States) made of Gold (.999) weighing 1.69 g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the late 18th century, a period marked by the rise of capitalism and the decline of feudalism. The Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg was a significant trading center during this time, and the coin was likely used for commercial transactions and as a store of value. The fact that it was made of gold, a valuable and durable metal, further highlights its importance as a medium of exchange and a symbol of wealth.
