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1 Halbschilling - Maximilian I
1499 year| Silver | 0.92 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Holy Roman Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximilian I (1486-1519) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1499 |
| Value | ½ Schilling (3⁄2) |
| Currency | Kreuzer (1385-1525) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.92 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#294635 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Imperial eagle facing, head left, with wings displayed.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + [M]ONETA NO[VA NO]RDLING 1499
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Halbschilling - Maximilian I 1499 coin from the Holy Roman Empire is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the letter "M" (for Maximilian) placed above the imperial eagle on the obverse side of the coin. This distinctive feature was added to the coin's design to signify the coin's issuance during the reign of Maximilian I, who was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1493 to 1519.
