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3 Argenteus - Aureus Magnus Cologne
| Uitgever | Germany, Federal Republic of |
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| Jaar | 1965 |
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| Referentie(s) | X#M181 |
| Beschrijving voorzijde | Panoramic cityscape of Cologne rendered in fine relief against a mirror-polished field, dominated by the imposing twin-spired Gothic facade of Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom) occupying the central and right portions of the design. To the left, the Romanesque towers of the Great St. Martin Church are depicted in careful architectural detail, with additional historic rooftops and a suggestion of the Rhine riverbank in the lower foreground. The arms of the City of Cologne — a shield bearing a crown above three crowns and eleven teardrops — appear in the upper right field. The date 1965 is inscribed in the upper left field, and the Latin place name COLONIA appears as a legend along the lower rim. |
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| Schrift keerzijde | Latin |
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| Aanvullende informatie |
The "Argenteus Aureus Magnus Cologne" designation points to a private or semi-official medal issue rather than a state-authorized currency piece — the X# prefix in Krause's catalog system identifies it as such, placed outside the regular national coinage sequence. These issues emerged in postwar West Germany through a mix of municipal pride, numismatic club promotion, and the recovering prestige of historic minting cities. Cologne's claim to that prestige is legitimate: the city operated one of the most important Roman mints on the Rhine frontier.
At 45g of .999 silver, the piece was struck well above standard coin weight, suggesting commemorative intent from the outset.