8 Mark ND (1706) front 8 Mark ND (1706) back
8 Mark ND (1706) photo
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8 Mark ND

1706 year
Silver 3.4 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Free imperial city of Aachen (German States)
Period
Free city (1166-1801)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1706
Value
8 Marks (¼)
Currency
Thaler (1504-1798)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.4 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#267456
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Woman with wine ladle without date

Lettering: NEC ERAT QVI COGERET AD BIBENDVM

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 8 Mark ND (1706) from Free imperial city of Aachen (German States) made of Silver weighing 3.4 g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Joseph I, who was known for his efforts to modernize and centralize the Holy Roman Empire. The coin's design, which features an image of the Emperor on one side and the Aachen city coat of arms on the other, reflects the city's status as a free imperial city and its connection to the larger imperial system. Despite its age, this coin remains a valuable and fascinating piece of numismatic history.