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Thaler - Maximilian I
| Silver (.894) | 28.82 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Maximilian I (I. Miksa) (1564-1576) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1573-1578 |
| Value | 1 Thaler (Tallér) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Silver (.894) |
| Weight | 28.82 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#51033 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Double-headed glorified eagle with wide open wings, on the breast fourfold curved shield: Hungarian Árpád stripes, Hungarian double cross, Dalmatian leopard heads, Bohemian lion. In chest shield Austrian bonds.
Mintmark at the sides by the feet of the eagle.
Above the neck of the eagle crowned Madonna on crescent, holding child in her right arm, scepter in her left.
Large shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARCHI · DVX · AVS · DVX · BVRG · MARC · MORA · 1575
K B
Translation:
Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Marchio Moraviae -
Crown Prince of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Marquis of Moravia
Edge
Plain
Comment
C.:III.:79-80 H.: 977-978 ÉH.:757a : K-B - Körmöcbánya (Kremnica)C.:III.:78 H.:976 ÉH.:757b: no mintmark: Bécs (Wien, Vienna)
C.:III.:84 H.:982 ÉH.:757c: H - S Hungaria Superior: Kassa (Kosice) - chestshield larger
Interesting fact
The Thaler - Maximilian I 1573-1578 from Hungary was a significant coin during its time because it was one of the first coins to use the Thaler standard, which was a new currency system introduced by Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I in 1566. The Thaler standard was based on a silver coin that weighed 29.23 grams and had a fineness of .894, which was higher than the previous standard. This coin was also unique because it featured a portrait of Maximilian I on one side and the Hungarian coat of arms on the other, making it a symbol of both imperial and national power.
