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1 Reichsthaler - Christopher of Manderscheid Bust
| Silver | 28.95 g | 41 mm |
| 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 | 1567-1572 |
| Value | 1 Rixdaler (2.5) |
| Currency | Gulden (651-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.95 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#342731 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned bust of Emperor Maximilian II right, holding scepter and globe, dividing date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAXIMILI ⭑ II ⭑ ROMA ⭑ IMP ⭑ SEM ⭑ AVGVSTV
1570
Unabridged legend: Maximilianus II Romanorum Imperator semper augustus
Translation: Maximilian II ever exalted Emperor of the Romans
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Reichsthaler coin from the Imperial abbey of Stavelot-Malmedy is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts a bust of Christopher of Manderscheid, a prominent abbot and statesman, while the reverse side features a depiction of the Roman goddess of fortune, Fortuna, surrounded by symbols of the four evangelists. This blending of religious and mythological themes is a rare example of the syncretic nature of art and culture during the Renaissance period.