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½ Guldiner ND
| Silver | 13.12 g | 36.6 mm |
| Issuer | Monetary Union of Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden (Old Swiss Confederacy) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1503-1548 |
| Value | ½ Guldiner |
| Currency | Fiorino d'argento (1503-1548) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.12 g |
| Diameter | 36.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#195521 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
St. Martin on horseback to right, sharing his cloak with a beggar walking beside him.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ?SANCTVS · MARTINVS · EPISCOPVS
Lettering (regular font): ?SANCTVS · MARTINVS · EPISCOPVS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Guldiner coin from the Monetary Union of Uri, Schwyz, and Unterwalden (Old Swiss Confederacy) is that it was used as a form of currency during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Charles V, who was instrumental in shaping the Holy Roman Empire and its currency. Despite being made of silver, the coin was not widely accepted outside of the Swiss Confederacy, and its value was not consistent with other coins circulating in Europe at the time. This highlights the challenges of maintaining economic stability and standardization during a period of political upheaval.
