2 Thalers 1643 front 2 Thalers 1643 back
2 Thalers 1643 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

2 Thalers

1643 year
Silver 58 g -
Description
Issuer
Free imperial city of Aachen (German States)
Period
Free city (1166-1801)
Emperor
Ferdinand III (1637-1657)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1643
Value
2 Thalers
Currency
Thaler (1504-1798)
Composition
Silver
Weight
58 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#267472
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, orb on breast, titles of Ferdinand III in legend

Script: Latin

Lettering: FERDINANDVS.III.D:G.ROM.IMP.SEM.AVG

Interesting fact

The 1643 Aachen 2 Thalers coin features an intricate design on its reverse side, including a depiction of the city's famous cathedral, which was built in the 14th century and is still standing today.