© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
½ SIlver Real - Ferdinand of Bavaria ND
| Silver | 2.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Imperial abbey of Stavelot-Malmedy (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Ferdinand of Bavaria (Ferdinand von Bayern) (1612-1650) |
| Emperor | Matthias (1612-1619) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1612-1614 |
| Value | ½ Silver Real (0.15) |
| Currency | Gulden (651-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#366074 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ornate cross dividing legend, circle with imperial eagle at center, floret in each corner.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MATH ROMA IMPE S · AVG
Unabridged legend: Matthias Romanorum Imperator Semper Augustus
Translation: Matthias, ever exalted Emperor of the Romans
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Silver Real coin from the Imperial abbey of Stavelot-Malmedy is that it was minted during a time of great religious and political turmoil in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Ferdinand of Bavaria, who was the Bishop of Stavelot-Malmedy and a prominent figure in the Catholic Church. However, the coin was minted during the Thirty Years' War, a conflict that devastated much of Europe and had significant impacts on the Catholic Church and its institutions. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the enduring legacy of the Imperial abbey of Stavelot-Malmedy.
