A German States 8 Schilling gold pattern coin, 1797, the obverse with a triple turreted gate, the City Arms of Hamburg, inscribed 8. SCHILLING. HAMBURGER. COURANT, the reverse with a crowned imperial double-headed eagle with orb on chest and sword and sceptre in claws, inscribed 1797 FRANCISCUS. II. D. G. ROM. IMP. SEMP. AUGUST., designed by Otto Heinrich Knorre (1761-1805), 28mm, weight approx. 13.8g Provenance: Works of Art from the Schroder Collection. Please refer to department for condition report