© Münzen & Medaillen GmbH
© Münzen & Medaillen GmbH
Double Vierer with shield ND
| Silver | 1.05 g | 19.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Colmar (French States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1600-1660 |
| Value | 2 Vierer = 8 Deniers (1⁄30) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.05 g |
| Diameter | 19.3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#161096 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Long hollow cross dividing beaded circle and legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S ᛭ MARTIN ᛭ PATRON
Translation: St. Martin, Patron.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Vierer coin from the City of Colmar is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The 17th century saw the rise of mercantilism, a economic system that emphasized the accumulation of wealth and power through trade and colonization. This coin, made of silver and weighing 1.05g, was likely used in everyday transactions and could have been carried by merchants and traders as they conducted business across the continent. Despite its small size, the Double Vierer coin played a significant role in the economy of the time and offers a fascinating glimpse into the financial systems of the past.
