© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Groschen Tournois ND
| Silver | 2.57 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Aachen (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1166-1801) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1360-1370 |
| Value | 1 Groschen = Tournosgroschen |
| Currency | Großpfennig (1273-1347) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.57 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#266846 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross with legend and eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VRBS . AQVENSIS REGALIS X SEDES
MONETA AQVENS
Translation:
Aachen, seat of the kings.
Coinage of Aachen.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Groschen Tournois coin from the Free Imperial City of Aachen is that it features a unique design element - a small cross pattée (a cross with narrow arms that widen at the ends) on the obverse (front) side of the coin. This cross is believed to have been added to the design to symbolize the city's connection to the Holy Roman Empire.
