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© Emporium Hamburg
1 Sechsling
1553 year| Silver | 1.20 g |
| Issuer | Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free Hanseatic City (1324-1922) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1553 |
| Value | 1 Sechsling = 6 Pfennig (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Thaler (1552-1674) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.20 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#177048 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Shield of nettleleaf arms (Holstein) superimposed cross in circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HOMO. CRVCE. PROBATVR.
Interesting fact
The 1 Sechsling coin from the Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States) was minted in 1553 and made of silver, weighing 1.20g. It's interesting to note that the coin's design features the city's coat of arms, which includes a shield with three towers, representing the city's fortifications, and a crown, symbolizing its status as a free imperial city. The coin's mintage was likely limited, given its small weight and the fact that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in the region. Today, it's a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in the history of Hamburg and the German States.
