6 Pfennigs 1609 front 6 Pfennigs 1609 back
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6 Pfennigs

1609 year
Copper - -
Description
Issuer
City of Hamm (German States)
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
References
Numista
N#267094
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.