GERMAN STATES, COLOGNE Reichstaler 1742, Cologne. 29.12 g. Mintmaster Gerhard Huel. Struck to commemorate the city’s homage to the newly crowned Emperor Charles VII in 1742. Obv.: Laureate, armored and draped bust of Emperor Karl VII right. Legend: CAROLVS VII D G ROM IMP SEMP AVG. Rev.: Two shields bearing the old and new arms of the City of Cologne, tilted together under ornate helmet crest. Lion and gryphon supporters flanking. Date 1742 below with mintmaster initials G H. Legend: MONETA NOVA LIB ET IMPER CIVIT COLON. Rarely offered. An attractive specimen with pleasing patina and a minute die flaw. Dav. 2189, Ex. Künker 319, 12.03.2019, lot 3715, ticket enclosed Grade: VF/EF