2 Sterlings ND (1356-1361) front 2 Sterlings ND (1356-1361) back
2 Sterlings ND (1356-1361) photo
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2 Sterlings ND

 
Silver 1.79 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Free imperial city of Aachen (German States)
Period
Free city (1166-1801)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1356-1361
Value
2 Sterlings (1⁄30)
Currency
Großpfennig (1273-1347)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.79 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#119023
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Long Cross, in the corners either a small eagle or three dots.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Emperor Charles IV, who was known for his extensive reforms and promotion of trade, which helped to increase the prosperity of the Free Imperial City of Aachen and other German States.