© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
1 Reichsthaler - Christopher of Manderscheid Eagle
1567 year| Silver | 29 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 |
| Year | 1567 |
| Value | 1 Rixdaler (2.5) |
| Currency | Gulden (651-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#366066 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAXIMILI ⭑ II ⭑ ROMA'⋆ IM'⭑ SEM'⭑ AVG' ⋆ 1567
Unabridged legend: Maximilianus II Romanorum Imperator semper augustus
Translation: Maximilian II ever exalted Emperor of the Romans
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Reichsthaler coin from the Imperial abbey of Stavelot-Malmedy is that it features an eagle on one side, which was a symbol of power and strength in the medieval period. The eagle was also a common motif in heraldry and was often used by noble families and institutions to signify their status and authority. The use of the eagle on this coin may have been intended to convey the power and influence of the Imperial abbey of Stavelot-Malmedy, which was a significant religious and political institution in the region at the time.
