16 Mark States of Germany 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.
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Posted by: anonymous 2023-11-20
1752, German States, Aachen (Free City). Scarce Silver 16 Mark Coin. aVF! Mint Year: 1752 Condition: About VF!Reference: KM-43 ($175 in VF!)Denomination: 16 Marck (16 Mark) Diameter: 27mm Weight: 5.83gm Material: Silver Obverse: Imperial crown above date (1752), adorned with flowe ...
