48 Schilling (Gold strike pattern) 1752 front 48 Schilling (Gold strike pattern) 1752 back
48 Schilling (Gold strike pattern) 1752 photo
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48 Schilling Gold strike pattern

1752 year
Gold - 40 mm
Description
Issuer
Free Hanseatic city of Lübeck (German States)
Period
Free city (1226-1811,1815-1937)
Type
Pattern
Year
1752
Value
48 Shillings (1)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#86997
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned double-headed eagle with "48" denomination on chest and shield of the mayor Heinrich Rust.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MON.NOVA.IMP. / CIVITAT. LUBECÆ

Comment

Struck from taler (48 schilling) dies and extremely rare as an emission in gold. Struck in the weight of 10 Ducat.

Interesting fact

The Pattern 48 Schilling coin from the Free Hanseatic city of Lübeck is interesting because it was minted during a time when the city was experiencing significant economic growth and political influence. Lübeck was a major trading hub in the Baltic region and was known for its wealth and prosperity. The coin's gold content and unique design, featuring a gold strike pattern, make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.