© Menadier
© Menadier
12 Mark 12 Bauschen ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Aachen (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1166-1801) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1657-1705 |
| Value | 12 Marks (⅜) |
| Currency | Thaler (1504-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#266879 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Overstruck Aachen Marck
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Overstruck eagle
Lettering:
D G ROM IMP SEMP AVG
MARCK
ACH
Comment
There are a lot of different types of counterstruck Aachen coins.https://www.aachen-muenzen.com/blinde-bauschen/
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 12 Mark (12 Bauschen) ND (1657-1705) from Free imperial city of Aachen (German States) made of Silver is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Leopold I, who ruled the Holy Roman Empire from 1658 to 1705. During this period, the Empire was facing challenges from the growing power of neighboring nations, such as France and Sweden, and the coinage system was an important tool for financing military campaigns and maintaining economic stability. The use of silver in the coinage was also significant, as it was a valuable and widely accepted metal that was used in trade and commerce across Europe. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of numismatic history, offering a glimpse into the economic and political climate of the era.
