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4 Schilling
Silver | 3.20 g | - |
Issuer | Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States) |
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Period | Free Hanseatic City (1324-1922) |
Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1622-1623 |
Value | ⅛ Thaler = 4 Schilling |
Currency | Thaler (1552-1674) |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 3.20 g |
Shape | Round |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#177656 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, orb with denomination on chest.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Schilling coin from the Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States) made of Silver weighing 3.20g 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 coin was likely used extensively in trade and commerce. The coin's design, which features the city's coat of arms and other symbols of its wealth and power, reflects the city's pride in its status as a major player in the Hanseatic League, a powerful trading confederation of cities in Northern Europe.