© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
2 Schillings
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free Hanseatic City (1324-1922) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1624-1672 |
| Value | 2 Schilling (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Thaler (1552-1674) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#177674 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Inscription, date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: II / SCHIL / LING
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Schillings coin from the Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States) made of Silver is that it was minted during a time when Hamburg was an independent city-state and a major trading power in Europe. The coin's design features the city's coat of arms, which includes a shield with three towers and a crown, symbolizing Hamburg's status as a free and independent city. The use of silver in the coin's minting also speaks to Hamburg's economic prosperity and importance in the region.
