© Sincona AG
© Sincona AG
1 Marck Coronation of Ferdinand I
1531 year| Silver | 1.17 g | - |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Aachen (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1166-1801) |
| Emperor | Ferdinand I (1556-1564) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1531 |
| Value | 1 Mark (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Thaler (1504-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.17 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#267343 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
6-line inscription with Roman numeral date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CORO
NATVR°IN
ROM°REGEM
AQVISGNI°XI
IA°AN°M°D
°XXXI°
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the coronation of Ferdinand I as the Holy Roman Emperor in 1531. The coin features an image of Ferdinand on one side and the Aachen Cathedral on the other, which symbolizes the connection between the Holy Roman Empire and the Free Imperial City of Aachen.
