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© Sincona AG
2 Vierer "Dopplevierer" ND
1623 year| Silver | 0.70 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Laufenburg (Aargau) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1623 |
| Value | 1 Doppelvierer (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Groschen (1505-1623) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.70 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#186935 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: SAL VE CR VX + SAN:
Comment
Unlisted in HMZ 2.Past sales:
Sold by SINCONA AG, Auction 13, 16 October 2013, Lot #2755. 9,000 CHF in "Fast sehr schön" condition
Reference:
Ruedi Kunzmann - "Ein unbekannter Laufenburger Doppelvierer o. J. aus dem 17. Jahrhundert.". Published in Numis Post (9/2013), pp. 69-70.
The coin in the main image:
© Image courtesy of Sincona AG
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6008. Sold for 3,600 CHF.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the "Dopplevierer" coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War had just ended, and many regions were struggling to rebuild and stabilize their economies. The City of Laufenburg, where the coin was minted, was part of the Holy Roman Empire and was a significant trading center. The coin's silver content and unique design made it a valuable and sought-after currency during this time.
