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8 Schilling
| Silver (.625) | 5.5 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Free Hanseatic city of Lübeck (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1226-1811,1815-1937) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1731-1758 |
| Value | 8 Shillings (⅙) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver (.625) |
| Weight | 5.5 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#47239 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 69% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CIVITAT LUBECAE MON NOVA IMP
8
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 Schilling coin from the Free Hanseatic city of Lübeck is that it was minted during a time when Lübeck was an independent city-state and a major trading power in the Baltic Sea region. The coin's design features the city's coat of arms, which includes a shield with a hanseatic cross, a symbol of the city's membership in the Hanseatic League, a powerful trading confederation that dominated trade in the region for centuries. The coin's silver content and weight also reflect the city's strong economic and trade connections during this period.
