Double Vierer ND

Reverse

Long cross divides inscription.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SAL - VE C - RVX - BEN.

Translation: Blessed be the cross of salvation.

Comment

After the extinction of the count's house of Thann, the town passed into the hands of the dukes of the House of Austria. The right to mint coins was granted to Thann in 1387 by the Austrian duke Albert III. It was probably not until 1448 that the town started to mint in its own name. The Thann mint became unprofitable and closed in 1565.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Après l'extinction de la maison comtale de Thann, la ville passa aux mains des ducs de la maison d'Autriche. Le droit de battre monnaie fut accordé en 1387 à Thann par le duc d'Autriche Albert III. Ce n'est probablement qu'à partir de 1448 que la ville frappa monnaie à son nom propre. L'atelier de Thann, devenu peu rentable, ferma en 1565.

Interesting fact

The Double Vierer coin from the City of Thann (French States) is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of King Francis I of France, who was instrumental in establishing the French monarchy as a major power in Europe. The coin's silver content and small weight also make it a unique and valuable collector's item.

• medieval
• early modern