Karel V, Duits keizer verleent het muntrecht aan Augsburg 1523

This silver coin, created in 1523 by an anonymous artist, depicts the imperial eagle and a shield with the coat of arms of Augsburg, Germany. The coin is a historical artifact that memorializes the granting of minting rights to the city of Augsburg by Holy Roman Emperor Charles V. It showcases the artistic practices and symbolic representation of coinage during the 16th century. The coin's small size, weighing just 3.63 grams, highlights the practicality of this object in everyday transactions of the time.