3 Marck 1639-1641 front 3 Marck 1639-1641 back
3 Marck 1639-1641 photo
© Münzzentrum Rheinland

3 Marck

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Free imperial city of Aachen (German States)
Period
Free city (1166-1801)
Emperor
Ferdinand III (1637-1657)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1639-1641
Value
3 Marks (3⁄32)
Currency
Thaler (1504-1798)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#266885
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

3-Line inscription within circle with value and date, around it the legend, legend of Ferdinand III

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FERD III D G ROM IM SEMP AVG
III
MARCK
ACH

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 3 Marck coin from the Free Imperial City of Aachen (German States) made of Silver is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War, which lasted from 1618 to 1648, had a significant impact on the coinage of many German states, including Aachen. The city's minting of the 3 Marck coin during this period reflects the economic and political instability of the time, as well as the city's efforts to maintain its independence and economic prosperity.