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| 発行体 | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| 年号 | 1490-1519 |
| 種類 | Standard circulation coin |
| 額面 | 1 Guldiner |
| 通貨 | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| 材質 | Silver |
| 重量 | 31.44 g |
| 直径 | 43 mm |
| 厚さ | |
| 形状 | Round |
| 製造技法 | Hammered |
| 向き | |
| 彫刻師 | |
| 流通終了年 | |
| 参考文献 | Vogelhuber#10 |
| 表面の説明 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 表面の文字体系 | Latin |
| 表面の銘文 |
+ MAXIMILIANVS . - DEI . GRĀ . ROMANOR, . REX . SP . AVGVST´. (Translation: Maximilian, by the grace of God, King of the Romans, ever august.) |
| 裏面の説明 | 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 |
| 裏面の文字体系 | Latin |
| 裏面の銘文 |
✽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) |
| 縁 | Script: Latin |
| 鋳造所 | |
| 鋳造数 |
ND (1490-1519) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 2510216030 |
| 追加情報 |
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.