Cologne Coin List
The city of Cologne, Germany, has a rich numismatic history dating back to Roman times. Over the centuries, this important city of the Holy Roman Empire minted a variety of coins reflecting its economic and political power.
The Cologne denarius: symbol of medieval power
During the Middle Ages, Cologne became a center of coinage of great importance. The Cologne denarius, known as the "Kölner Pfennig", was one of the most influential coins in the region. These silver pieces, bearing the image of St. Peter, the city's patron saint, were widely used in international trade and served as a model for other mints in northern Europe. The quality and consistency of the Cologne denarius contributed to the city's economic prosperity and strengthened its position as a commercial and financial center in the Holy Roman Empire.
The Cologne Reichstaler: a coin of prestige
In the 16th and 17th centuries, Cologne continued its tradition of high quality coinage with the production of the Reichstaler. This large silver coin was a symbol of the city's wealth and prestige. The Cologne Reichstaler typically featured the city's coat of arms on the obverse and an image of the imperial eagle on the reverse, reflecting Cologne's dual allegiance to its own autonomy and to the Empire. Circulation of the Cologne Reichstaler extended beyond the city's borders, becoming a respected coin throughout central Europe and contributing to Cologne's reputation as a center of excellence in coinage.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Cologne coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins list has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Old coins of Germany-States
To facilitate their classification, we have decided to organise the coins according to their historical period, you can consult the coins by historical numismatic categories of Germany-States.
Hamburg 1675-1872 Duchy of Brunswick Berg Prussia Nassau Aachen Anhalt-Bernburg Westfalia Dortmund Wismar Hannover Saxony-Meiningen Würzburg Baden Frankfurt Hessen-Darmstadt Frankfurt/Main Hesse-Kassel Wurttemberg Hesse Bavaria Otto Koenig Von Bayern Cologne Brunswick-Luneburg Henneberg-Ilmenau Hesse-Homburg Hohenzollern-Hechingen Hollenzollern-Sigmaringen Saxony Schleswig-Holstein Grand Duke of Oldenburg 1829-1918 Schwarzburg-RudolstadtCoin Catalog
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