Double Schauguldiner - Maximilian I Hall
1505 year| Silver | 44.06 g | 44 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximilian I (1486-1519) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1505 |
| Value | 2 Guldiner |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 44.06 g |
| Diameter | 44 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#187864 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with the Tyrol eagle, surrounded by the Order of the Golden Fleece necklace; on top gothic ornaments and the date ·1·5· - ·0·5·; to both sides the crowned arms of Old Hungary and Austria; below the smaller arms of Old-Burgundy and Habsburg.
The reverse is still designed under gothic influence.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+XPIA·>·REGNOR·REX·HERS QZ ARCHIDVX·AVSTRE·PLVRIMAR·QZ ·EVROP·PROVICIAR·PNS·DVX·ET·D9
·1·5· ·0·5·
Unabridged legend: Christianitatis caeterorumque regnorum rex heresque archidux austriae plurimarumque europae provinciarum princeps dux et dominus
Translation: "The Hereditary King of Christian as well as other Realms, Archduke of Austria and of very many lands Prince, Duke and Lord"
Engraver: Benedikt Burkhart
Comment
Reference: Egg p.150, no.2; M/T 78; Voglh.13var.Maximilian liked commemorative coins with his own portrait, took interest in their design and gave them away as presents in order to promote his renown. The coins were much sought after by members of the nobility. They were issued in the weight of a Guldiner or its multiples and therefore rank as coins, not medals, even though they were not used as currency. Unlike small cast medals, these hammered pieces were intended for wide distribution. Maximilian's commemorative coins were artistically and technically a remarkable achievement of the Hall mint. They were minted there on the emperor's direct order and listed as "external expenditure".
Interesting fact
The Double Schauguldiner - Maximilian I (Hall) 1505 coin from the Austrian Empire is interesting because it was minted with a unique double-thickness planchet, which gives it a distinctive weight and feel compared to other coins of its time.
