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1 Marck
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Aachen (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1166-1801) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1643-1648 |
| Value | 1 Mark (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Thaler (1504-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#267371 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Value, date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FERD III D G RO IM SE AVG
★ I ★
MARCK
1645
Unabridged legend: Ferdinandus III Dei Gratia Romanorum Imperator Semper August
Translation: Ferdinand III, by God's grace ever exalted Emperor of the Romans
Comment
Several variants exist according to date:
- 1643 (Kr 156.43) has no date obverse, and reverse legend MON NOV VRBIS ACQVISGR
- 1648 (Kr 156.48) has obverse as in main photos, reverse legend MON NOV VRBIS ACQVISGR, and reverse value inscription I / MARCK / ACH with no date
- 1645/48 (shown Kr 157.45.48) has date on both sides, obverse of 1648, reverse of 1645.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Marck 1643-1648 from Free imperial city of Aachen (German States) made of Silver is that it features the image of a crowned eagle on its obverse side, which symbolizes the power and authority of the Holy Roman Empire.
