6 Pfennigs
1609 yearCopper |
Issuer | City of Hamm (German States) |
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Period | Free city |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Year | 1609 |
Value | 6 Pfennigs (6 Pfennige) (1⁄48) |
Currency | Thaler |
Composition | Copper |
Shape | Round |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#267094 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Date above VI, H-A-M around legend
Script: Latin
Lettering: VI
Interesting fact
The 6 Pfennigs coin from the City of Hamm (German States) was minted during a time when the region was experiencing significant economic growth and trade. The coin's design features the city's coat of arms, which includes a hammer and anvil, symbolizing the city's reputation as a center for metalworking and trade. The use of copper in the coin's minting process was also a common practice during this time period, as it was a readily available and affordable metal. Despite its relatively low denomination, the 6 Pfennigs coin remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists today, offering a glimpse into the economic and cultural history of the region.