© gleri (CC BY-SA)
© gleri (CC BY-SA)
Souvenir token - Opening of the Ratskeller Aachen, Germany
1969 year| Silver (.925) | - | 37 mm |
| Location | Federal Republic of Germany |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1949-date) |
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1969 |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#411336 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Reverse of early 18th century city council drink token (eagle with 16 on breast)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
OECHER SVVFJROSCHE
VM 1708
PRINCIPALIS.PRIMA.REGVM.CVRIA
VRBS.AQVENSIS.VRBS.REGALIS.REGNI.SIDES
Comment
A Ratskeller is a bar in the basement or near city hall where council would typically go after meeting. It was customary for each councilor to receive a token when they attended a meeting, that they would then redeem for drink at the Ratskeller.
https://www.aachen-muenzen.com/typen-aachener-m%C3%BCnzen/ratspr%C3%A4senzen/
