4 Schilling (Gold pattern strike) 1795 front 4 Schilling (Gold pattern strike) 1795 back
4 Schilling (Gold pattern strike) 1795 photo
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4 Schilling Gold pattern strike

1795 year
Gold 6.95 g -
Description
Issuer
Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States)
Period
Free Hanseatic City (1324-1922)
Type
Pattern
Year
1795
Value
4 Schilling (1⁄12)
Currency
Thaler (1675-1872)
Composition
Gold
Weight
6.95 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#178116
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Date in legend above crowned double-headed imperial eagle, orb on chest.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 1795 · FRANCISCVS · II · D · G · ROM · IMP · SEMP · AVGVST ·

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 4 Schilling (Gold pattern strike) 1795 from Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States) made of Gold weighing 6.95g is that it is a rare and valuable coin. It is considered a pattern coin, meaning it was struck as a prototype or sample for a potential coin design, but it was never officially released into circulation. As a result, only a small number of these coins were minted, making them highly sought after by collectors. Additionally, the fact that it is made of gold and has a high weight of 6.95g adds to its value and rarity.