1 Sechsling - Christian Albert 1693 front 1 Sechsling - Christian Albert 1693 back
1 Sechsling - Christian Albert 1693 photo
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1 Sechsling - Christian Albert

1693 year
Silver 0.81 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp (German States)
Duke
Christian Albert (Christian Albrecht) (1659-1695)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1693
Value
6 Pfennigs (6 Pfennige) (1⁄64)
Currency
Thaler (1560-1753)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.81 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#317502
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Oval Schleswig arms in cartouche, crown above, value

Script: Latin

Lettering: I. SOSLING.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Sechsling coin from the Duchy of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally added to the coin to signify that it was made of pure silver, as silver was a valuable and highly sought-after metal at the time. The hole also served as a way to distinguish the coin from counterfeit versions that were made of cheaper metals. This feature is a distinct characteristic of the 1 Sechsling coin and sets it apart from other coins of the time.