© Staatliche Münzsammlung München (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 DE)
© Staatliche Münzsammlung München (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 DE)
2 Thalers ND
| Silver | 58 g | - |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Aachen (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1166-1801) |
| Emperor | Ferdinand III (1637-1657) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1637-1657 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1504-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 58 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#267466 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, orb on breast, titles of Ferdinand III in legend
Lettering: FERDINANDVS III D G ROM IMP SEM AVG
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Thalers ND (1637-1657) coin from the Free Imperial City of Aachen is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled into the coin as a way to test its authenticity. In the 17th century, counterfeit coins were a common problem, and this hole was used as a way to ensure that the coin was made of genuine silver and not a fake. This feature is quite rare in coins from this time period, making it a notable and interesting fact about this particular coin.
