© Olli Saarinen, Numista member (CC BY)
© Olli Saarinen, Numista member (CC BY)
4 Schilling
| Silver (.562) | 3.05 g | 23.3 mm |
| Issuer | Free Hanseatic city of Lübeck (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1226-1811,1815-1937) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1732-1752 |
| Value | 4 Shillings (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver (.562) |
| Weight | 3.05 g |
| Diameter | 23.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#83894 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle with denomination on breast.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MON.NOVA.IMP.CIVITAT.LUBEC
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 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 prominent member of the Hanseatic League, a powerful trading confederation that dominated trade in the Baltic Sea region during the Middle Ages. The city's wealth and influence were built on its strong maritime trade and its strategic location, which made it a key hub for the exchange of goods and ideas between northern Europe and the Baltic region. The 4 Schilling coin, made of silver and weighing 3.05 grams, was likely used in everyday transactions and would have been a common sight in the city's bustling markets and trading centers.
