1 Sechsling 1622-1637 front 1 Sechsling 1622-1637 back
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1 Sechsling

 
Silver 0.75 g 17.5 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Wismar (German States)
Period
Free city (1226-1648)
Emperor
Ferdinand II (1619-1637)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1622-1637
Value
6 Pfennigs (1⁄96)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.75 g
Diameter
17.5 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#143121
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Imperial orb with 96, titles of Ferdinand II.

Script: Latin

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Sechsling coin from the City of Wismar (German States) was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War, which lasted from 1618 to 1648, had a significant impact on the coinage of many German states, including Wismar. As a result, the 1 Sechsling coin was minted with a unique design that reflected the city's economic and political ties to other regions in Europe. The coin's silver content and weight were also carefully regulated to ensure its authenticity and value. Despite the challenges of the time, the 1 Sechsling coin remains a valuable and fascinating piece of numismatic history.