1 Sechsling 1807-1839 front 1 Sechsling 1807-1839 back
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1 Sechsling

 
Billon (.250 silver) 0.76 g 14 mm
Description
Issuer
Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States)
Period
Free Hanseatic City (1324-1922)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1807-1839
Value
1 Sechsling = 6 Pfennig (1⁄96)
Currency
Thaler (1675-1872)
Composition
Billon (.250 silver)
Weight
0.76 g
Diameter
14 mm
Thickness
0.75 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#84851
Rarity index
77%

Reverse

3-line inscription with denomination and date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
*I*
SECHSLING
1839

Edge

Plain

Comment

H.S.K is for Hans Schiervan Knopf,mint official in 1805-1842.

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 economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the period of the Napoleonic Wars, which had a significant impact on trade and commerce in the region. Despite these challenges, the Hamburg mint continued to produce coins, including the 1 Sechsling, which was used as a means of exchange and commerce in the city and its surrounding territories. This coin is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the people of Hamburg during a time of great upheaval.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1807 HSK 96000 - - - - - -
1809 HSK 192000 - - - - - -
1817 HSK 48000 - - - - - -
1823 HSK 30240 - - - - - -
1833 HSK 634976 - - - - - -
1836 HSK 154560 - - - - - -
1839 HSK 353856 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Sechsling 1807-1839 coin.