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German States - Goldgulden 1582, Gold, AACHEN With title of Rudolf II. Charlemagne enthroned facing holding sceptre and globe dividing date, shield with eagle below MO· REGIÆ SEDIS – VRBIS· AQVIS· GR·. Rev. crowned double-headed eagle with globe on breast RVDOLP· II· ROMAN· CÆSAR AVGV·.Cf. Krumbach 114.82; Menadier 157-9; Fr. 5.Charlemagne is throughout the ages a recurring figure on the coins of Aachen. The city always had a special connection to the legendary monarch as it reportedly had been his favorite residence, and later became his final resting place. He was buried in the Aachen Cathedral, until emperor Frederick II moved his remains into the newly constructed Karlsschrein, which to this day remains at the Cathedral.3.24 g. Extremely rare Reverse slightly double-struck Very fine +