Catalogo
| Emittente | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Anno | 1490-1519 |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valore | 1 Guldiner |
| Valuta | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composizione | Silver |
| Peso | 31.44 g |
| Diametro | 43 mm |
| Spessore | |
| Forma | Round |
| Tecnica | Hammered |
| Orientamento | |
| Incisore/i | |
| In circolazione fino al | |
| Riferimento/i | Vogelhuber#10 |
| Descrizione del dritto | Half-length portrait of Maximilian facing right, wearing a crown and armor, with his right hand resting on a lily scepter and his left hand holding a sword at the cross-guard; surrounded by a pearl circle |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | Latin |
| Legenda del dritto |
+ MAXIMILIANVS . - DEI . GRĀ . ROMANOR, . REX . SP . AVGVST´. (Translation: Maximilian, by the grace of God, King of the Romans, ever august.) |
| Descrizione del rovescio | Five coats of arms: crowned royal arms (single-headed eagle) in the center, on the left crowned arms of Old Hungary, and on the right arms of Austria with archducal hat, below them arms of Burgundy and Styria; in between, the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece |
| Scrittura del rovescio | Latin |
| Legenda del rovescio |
✽XP ζ. AC . Λ . REG .x R x. HER . Q . ARCHID x. AVE PLVRI x. EVROPE PVI` . PN . POTETI9 (Translation: Christ the King, Archduke of Austria, power over many princes of Europe) |
| Bordo | Script: Latin |
| Zecca | |
| Tiratura |
ND (1490-1519) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 2510216030 |
| Informazioni aggiuntive |
Historical Context: The 1 Guldiner of Maximilian I, struck 1490-1519 in Hall, Tyrol, marks a numismatic revolution. Maximilian I, the "Last Knight" and Holy Roman Emperor, presided over an era of Renaissance and significant silver discoveries. This large silver coin was conceived as a direct equivalent to the gold Gulden, pioneering a new monetary standard. It served as a crucial precursor to the widespread Thaler, facilitating commerce and imperial economic power.
Artistry: The coin's design embodies the stylistic transition from late Gothic to early Renaissance. While specific engravers are often unrecorded, the artistic ambition was to render a dignified, realistic portrait of Emperor Maximilian I on the obverse. This innovative approach to portraiture, emphasizing humanism, was groundbreaking for silver coinage. The reverse typically features the imperial eagle or Habsburg arms, executed with considerable detail, symbolizing the Austrian Empire's grandeur.
Technical/Grading: Due to its substantial 43mm diameter and late 15th-century coining methods, the 1 Guldiner often exhibits technical strike variations. High points on the obverse portrait, such as Maximilian's hair, ear, and helmet details, frequently show weakness. On the reverse, the imperial eagle's breast and crown are common areas of flatness. Planchets can display irregularities like minor laminations or adjustment marks, typical for early large silver issues, reflecting manufacturing limitations.