© Münzkabinett - Wien Kunsthistorisches Museum (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)
© Münzkabinett - Wien Kunsthistorisches Museum (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)
1 Guldiner - Maximilian I. Hall ND
| Silver | 30.60 g | 44 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximilian I (1486-1519) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1490-1519 |
| Value | 1 Guldiner |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 30.60 g |
| Diameter | 44 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#422543 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Five coats of arms: Crowned Imperial arms (double-headed eagle) in the center, crowned arms of Old Hungary on the left, arms of Austria with archducal hat on the right, below them the arms of Burgundy and Styria; interspersed with the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✿ PLVRIVMQ . EVROPE . PVINCIAR' . REX . ET . PRINCEPS . POT/N9.
Translation: Maximilianus, King and Prince of many provinces of Europe, potent.
Comment
First Guldiner of Maximilian I. as holy roman emperor
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Guldiner coin from the Austrian Empire is that it was minted during the reign of Maximilian I, who was the first emperor of the House of Habsburg to rule the empire. He was known for his ambitious projects, including the development of a centralized bureaucracy and a common currency, which helped to stabilize the economy and increase trade throughout the empire. The 1 Guldiner coin, made of silver and weighing 30.60 grams, was a significant denomination during this time and was widely used for transactions.
