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1 Thaler
| Issuer | Aachen, Free imperial city of |
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| Year | 1571-1573 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Charlemagne, portrayed as Holy Roman Emperor, seated facing on an ornate throne, wearing imperial crown and robes, holding an orb in his right hand and a sceptre in his left; the date is divided by his shoulders on either side. The city arms of Aachen appear on a shield at the base of the throne. The circular Latin legend runs around the periphery, interrupted by the enthroned figure. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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Aachen occupied a singular position among the free imperial cities — as the traditional coronation seat of the Holy Roman Emperors, it jealously guarded its minting rights even as imperial monetary ordinances repeatedly attempted to consolidate coinage standards across the Reich. These thalers were struck under the Reichsmünzordnung of 1566, the most comprehensive attempt yet to impose uniformity on the chaotic patchwork of German coinage, yet Aachen's civic mint continued operating with a degree of autonomy that smaller cities could not claim. The city's direct imperial status, answerable to the Emperor alone, gave its monetary privileges unusual durability.
Dav GT I #8904 places this among a closely related group with minor die variations documented by Menadier — the #144c designation specifically distinguishes reverse die characteristics from the broader Menadier 144 series.