© Emporium Hamburg
© Emporium Hamburg
1 Sechsling
| Silver | 0.53 g | - |
| Issuer | Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free Hanseatic City (1324-1922) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1621-1670 |
| Value | 1 Sechsling = 6 Pfennig (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Thaler (1552-1674) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.53 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#177654 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Inscription, date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: I / SOES / LIN(G)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Sechsling coin from the Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political significance for the city. Hamburg was a major trading hub during the 17th century, and the Sechsling coin was an important part of the city's currency system, used for everyday transactions and trade. The coin's design, which features the city's coat of arms and other symbols, reflects the city's pride in its history and its status as a free and independent state within the Holy Roman Empire.
