Imperial abbey of Stavelot-Malmedy ½ Reichsthaler - Christopher of Manderscheid, 1569 – 1570

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Imperial abbey of Stavelot-Malmedy Imperial abbey of Stavelot-Malmedy
Currency Gulden (651 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Reichsthaler
Year 1569 – 1570
Rulers Maximilian II (1564–1576) , Christopher of Manderscheid (Christoph von Manderscheid) (1546–1576)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 14.2
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Reichsthaler from Imperial abbey of Stavelot-Malmedy. Issued from 1569 to 1570. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 14.2 g.

Obverse
Helmeted quartered arms of Manderscheid. At top, small shield of Abbey of Stavelot. (Christopher Count of Manderscheid, by God's grace Abbot of Stavelot, etc.)
Reverse
Crowned bust of Emperor Maximilian II right, holding scepter and globe, dividing date. (Maximilian II ever exalted Emperor of the Romans)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1570  —
1569  —

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