2 Sterlings

€1.00
IssuerAachen, Free imperial city of
Year1361-1393
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Sterlings (1⁄30)
CurrencyGroßpfennig (1273-1347)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.75 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Menadier#86e, Förschner#55
Obverse descriptionCrowned facing bust, legend surrounding.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringAQVIS GRAI CAPVT IMPI
(Translation: Aachen, capital city of the Empire.)
Reverse descriptionLong cross pattée; three pellets in first, third, and fourth quarters, imperial eagle in second quarter. Legend surrounding.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVRBS AQVE REGA SEDES
(Translation: City of Aachen, seat of the kings.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1361-1393)  - -
Catalog ID2701823150
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