1 Guldiner - Maximilian I (Hall) 1514 front 1 Guldiner - Maximilian I (Hall) 1514 back
1 Guldiner - Maximilian I (Hall) 1514 photo
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1 Guldiner - Maximilian I Hall

1514 year
Silver 34.19 g 41 mm
Description
Issuer
Austrian Empire
Emperor
Maximilian I (1486-1519)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1514
Value
1 Guldiner
Currency
Thaler (1520-1754)
Composition
Silver
Weight
34.19 g
Diameter
41 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#369537
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Armored figure riding over two fallen; in front of the horse, a companion; to the left of the rider, the imperial eagle surrounded by a wreath; to the right, St. Andrew's cross with fire steels in two corners; below, the coats of arms of Hungary, Burgundy, Habsburg, and Austria

Script: Latin

Lettering: + DLVRIVMOZ • EVRODE • DROVINCIARVM • REX • ET • PRINCEPS • POTENIISSIMVS

Translation: King and Most Powerful Prince of Many Provinces of Europe

Edge

Plain

Comment

There are 3 main types for this coin: 

One with the year 1516, a slightly different legend and an almost unnoticeable difference in the reverse (38mm, 30g) (Voglhuber 15).

One without a date, a slightly different legend and very small design differences (38mm, 33.2g) (Voglhuber 16).

This type in the catalogue is the “wide” type dated 1514 (41mm, 33.2g) (Voglhuber 17) and has the exact .

Interesting fact

The 1 Guldiner coin from the Austrian Empire, minted in 1514 during the reign of Maximilian I, features an intricate design on its reverse side, including a depiction of the imperial eagle and the coat of arms of the House of Habsburg.