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8 Schilling

1797 year
Silver (.625) 5.5 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States)
Period
Free Hanseatic City (1324-1922)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1797
Value
8 Schilling (⅙)
Currency
Thaler (1675-1872)
Composition
Silver (.625)
Weight
5.5 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#21387
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 8 Schilling 1797 coin from the Free Hanseatic City of Hamburg is that it features a unique design element - a small anchor symbol located below the shield on the reverse side of the coin. This anchor symbol was added to the coin's design to signify Hamburg's status as a major port city and its strong maritime tradition.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1797 OHK 206000 - - - - - -

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