6 Albus 1693 front 6 Albus 1693 back
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6 Albus

1693 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Free imperial city of Frankfurt (German States)
Period
Free City (1372-1866)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1693
Value
6 Albus (0.1)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#200715
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

VI / ALBUS/ date and mintmasters initials divided by cross.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 6 Albus 1693 from Free imperial city of Frankfurt (German States) made of Silver is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in the late 17th century, a period marked by the transition from feudalism to capitalism and the rise of modern nation-states. The Free Imperial City of Frankfurt, where the coin was minted, was a significant center of trade and commerce during this time, and the coin likely played an important role in facilitating economic transactions in the region.