8 Schilling 1738 front 8 Schilling 1738 back
8 Schilling 1738 photo
© Emporium Hamburg

8 Schilling

1738 year
Silver 5.6 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States)
Period
Free Hanseatic City (1324-1922)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1738
Value
8 Schilling (⅙)
Currency
Thaler (1675-1872)
Composition
Silver
Weight
5.6 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#21384
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Comment

Previously listed as KM#174

Interesting fact

The 8 Schilling coin from the Free Hanseatic City of Hamburg, minted in 1738, features an interesting design element - a stylized portrait of a Hamburg merchant, symbolizing the city's strong maritime trade and economic influence during that time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1738 IHL 199000 - - - - - -

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