1/2 Reichsthaler - Christopher of Manderscheid

Issuer Stavelot-Malmedy, Imperial abbey of
Year 1569-1570
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Thaler (1.25)
Currency Gulden (651-1795)
Composition Silver
Weight 14.2 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Delmonte S#512
Obverse description Helmeted quartered arms of Manderscheid. At top, small shield of Abbey of Stavelot.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering CHRIS ⋆ CO ⋆ A ⋆ MAND ⋆ D ⋆ G ⋆ AB ⋆ STAB ⋆ ET ⋆ PR
(Translation: Christopher Count of Manderscheid, by God`s grace Abbot of Stavelot, etc.)
Reverse description Crowned bust of Emperor Maximilian II right, holding scepter and globe, dividing date.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ✣ MAXIMILI ⭑ II ⭑ ROMA ⭑ IMP ⭑ SEM ⭑ AVGVSTV 1570
(Translation: Maximilian II ever exalted Emperor of the Romans)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1569 - -
1570 - -
Numisquare ID 7126666900
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