Germany, 2 Pferde Tormarke 1609, Hildesheim

Category: Germany
Country/Region: City of Hildesheim
Denomination: 2 Pferde Tormarke
Year: 1609
Mint: Hildesheim
Weight: 4,079 g
Material: Copper
Reference: Buck/Bahrf. 634
Grade: VF
Quality Note: Toned
Description: Token that carters received when they brought their goods into the city through the gates ("gate tokens"). When they left Hildesheim again, they had to return these tokens at the gate. The value on the token corresponded to the number of animals (usually horses) pulling their cart