2 Mark Coronation of Ferdinand I
1531 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 | 2 Marks (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Thaler (1504-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#267399 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
6-line inscription with Roman numeral date
Lettering: MDXXXI
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 coat of arms of the Free Imperial City of Aachen on the other. The use of silver in the coin's minting was a symbol of the city's wealth and prosperity at the time.
