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Half show gulden (half thaler) from the Archduchy of Austria of Emperor Maximilian I
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Half show gulden (half thaler) from the Archduchy of Austria of Emperor Maximilian I

Benedict Burgkart · 1490 - 1519 · striking (metalworking); silver (metal)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Silver coin. Obverse: standing armored Archduke as Emperor to the right with crown, scepter in right hand and sword in left hand. Reverse: crowned coat of arms of Austria draped with the Golden Fleece by a chain, surrounded by two crowned and two uncrowned coats of arms, with firesteels between them.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineHalve schauguldiner (halve taler) uit het aartshertogdom Oostenrijk van keizer Maximiliaan I. 1490 - 1519. Benedict Burgkart. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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