© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
1 Crown - Christopher of Manderscheid ND
| Gold | 3.33 g |
| Issuer | Imperial abbey of Stavelot-Malmedy (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Christopher of Manderscheid (Christoph von Manderscheid) (1546-1576) |
| Emperor | Maximilian II (1564-1576) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1564-1576 |
| Value | 1 Guilder |
| Currency | Gulden (651-1795) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.33 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#417604 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Emperor standing facing, crowned and holding sword and imperial orb.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAXI ⬩ II ⬩ RO ⬩ IMP ⬩ P ⬩ F ⬩ DECR
Translation: Maximilian II, Roman Emperor by Decree
Comment
A variant (Delmonte G# 260) has reverse legend MAXI II RO IMP SEM AVGV .
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Crown - Christopher of Manderscheid ND (1564-1576) from Imperial abbey of Stavelot-Malmedy (Belgian States) made of Gold weighing 3.33 g is that it was minted during a time of great religious and political turmoil in Europe. The coin was issued by the Imperial abbey of Stavelot-Malmedy, which was a powerful and influential religious institution in the region. The coin's design features an image of Christopher of Manderscheid, who was the abbot of the abbey at the time, and its gold content makes it a valuable and sought-after collector's item. Despite its age, the coin remains in relatively good condition, with minimal wear and tear, making it a rare and fascinating piece of history.
