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16 Schilling
| Silver (.750) | 9.1600 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Free Hanseatic city of Lübeck (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1226-1811,1815-1937) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1731-1758 |
| Value | 16 Shillings (⅓) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver (.750) |
| Weight | 9.1600 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#20520 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Double-headed eagle, crowned
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MON·NOVA·IMP·CIVITAT·LUBECÆ
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 16 Schilling coin from the Free Hanseatic city of Lübeck is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political significance for the city. Lübeck was a major trading hub in the Baltic region and the 16 Schilling coin was an important part of the city's currency system, used for everyday transactions and trade. The coin's silver content and weight also made it a valuable and reliable form of currency, contributing to Lübeck's economic prosperity during this period.
