16 Mark Free Imperial City of Aachen (1306 - 1801) Silver

German States, Aachen (Free City). Silver 16 Mark Coin.

Mint Year: 1752
Reference: KM-43
Denomination: 16 Marck (16 Mark)

Diameter: 27mm

Weight: 5.83gm

Material: Silver

Obverse: Imperial crown above date (1752), adorned with flowers. All within rope-like border.

Legend: LOCVS . CORONATIONIS . CAESARAE *

Reverse: Eagle facing, head left, with value (16) inside circle on breast. All within double band of legends.

Inner Legend: * PRINCIPALIS . PRIMA . REGVM . CVRIA .

Outer Legend: * VRBS . AQVENSIS . VRBS . REGALIS REGNI . SEDES

The Free Imperial City of Aachen was a Free Imperial City and spa of the Holy Roman Empire, situated west of Cologne and southeast of the Low Countries, in the Lower Rhenish–Westphalian Circle. The pilgrimages, the Coronation of the Holy Roman Emperor, the flourishing industries and the privileges conferred by the various emperors combined to make it one of the most prosperous market towns of the Holy Roman Empire.