© M. Sander
© M. Sander
½ Batzen - Maximilian I / Charles V St Veit for Görz
| Silver | 1.8 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | County of Görz (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Maximilian I (1500-1519) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1518-1521 |
| Value | ½ Batzen (2) |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.8 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#98014 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Arms of Görz under an ornate helm, inner circle, legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COMITATVS GORICIE 1518
Comment
1520 and 21 posthumous, under Karl V.Variants of legend CARINTH, CARINTHI, CARINT and ARCH DVX.
Referenced in Corpus Nummorum Italicorum VI for 15919, 1520 and 1521 with variants.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in the region. The County of Görz was part of the Austrian States, which were under the rule of the Habsburg dynasty. Maximilian I, also known as Maximilian the Great, was the Holy Roman Emperor at the time and Charles V was his grandson. The coin's design features both rulers, reflecting the complex political landscape of the time. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's minting was a significant choice, as it was a valuable and sought-after metal. The coin's weight of 1.8g also speaks to the careful attention paid to the coin's production and the value placed on it by those who minted it.
