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30 Kreuzer
1571 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Aachen (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1166-1801) |
| Emperor | Maximilian II (1564-1576) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1571 |
| Value | 30 Kreuzers (½) |
| Currency | Thaler (1504-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#267463 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, 30 in orb on breast, titles of Maximilian II
Lettering:
MAXIMILIAN II IMP AVG P F DEC R
30
Comment
This coin is considered by Menadier as a forgery of the 17th century, Krumbach, however, catalogs it as a Gulden at 30 kreuzer, a typical imperial coin of the South German area at 1/3 thaler.This valuation is more than unusual for Aachen / Rhineland.
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Krause lists it as 30 Mark
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 30 Kreuzer coin from the Free Imperial City of Aachen is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the city's coat of arms, which includes a golden lion on a red background. This shield is placed above the denomination, and it serves as a symbol of the city's independence and sovereignty.
