8 Schilling 1797 front 8 Schilling 1797 back
8 Schilling 1797 photo
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.

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#21388
Rarity index
91%

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 represent Hamburg's maritime traditions and its status as a major port city.