© Auktionen Frühwald
© Auktionen Frühwald
6 Pfennigs
1635 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | City of Hamm (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1635 |
| Value | 6 Pfennigs (6 Pfennige) (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#267099 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Date under value
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VI
1635
Interesting fact
The 6 Pfennigs coin from the City of Hamm (German States) was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War had just ended in 1648, and many German states were struggling to rebuild their economies. The City of Hamm, in particular, was an important trading center and the coin was likely used extensively in local commerce. Despite being made of copper, a relatively inexpensive metal, the coin was still a valuable asset for merchants and traders in the region. Today, this coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, providing a glimpse into the economic and historical context of 17th-century Europe.
