© Hergott
© Hergott
4 Mark Coronation of Ferdinand I
1531 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Aachen (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1166-1801) |
| Emperor | Ferdinand I (1556-1564) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1531 |
| Value | 4 Marks (⅛) |
| Currency | Thaler (1504-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#267439 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
6-line inscription with roman numerals date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CORO
NATVR IN
ROM REGEM
AQVISGNI XI
IANVA ANNO
M DXXXI
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the coronation of Ferdinand I as the Holy Roman Emperor in 1531. The coin features an image of Ferdinand on one side and the coat of arms of the Free Imperial City of Aachen on the other. The coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time, and its minting was a significant event in the history of the Holy Roman Empire.
