Moneta's Temple and Gallery

Austria - 25 Schilling 1929

Moneta — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 19:15:11 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: Obverse: An eagle with the Austrian shield on its breast with the country name divided above and below. Lettering: REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH; Translation: Republic of Austria. Engraver: Arnold Hartig Reverse: Lettering: 25 SCHILLING 19 26, HARTIG

Austria - Babenberg Dynasty Millennium 1000 Schilling

Moneta — Sat, 13 Jul 2019 15:55:24 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: This is the first coin of 1000 Schillings series, issued in 1976 and commemorating 1000 years of the Babenberg Dynasty whose line merged with the Hapsburgs. The rise of the Hapsburgs, beginning around 1246, carried the Babenberg line into the 20th century. Babenberg was a noble dynasty of Austrian margraves and dukes. Originally from Bamberg in the Duchy of Franconia (present-day Bavaria), the Babenbergs ruled the Imperial Margraviate of Austria from its creation in 976 AD until its elevation to a duchy in 1156, and from then until the extinction of the line in 1246, whereafter they were succeeded by the House of Habsburg. [Wikipedia] On the obverse, trailing from the broken chain of the Hammer and Sickle, is the word COVFAL cleverly inserted, this is the name of the engraver. G. Simon is the engraver of the galloping knight reverse. Those interested in symbology, and national emblems will be interested in the evolution of the Eagle, both single and double headed, and the instruments carried in his talons. The Imperial Austrian Empire, traditionally carried a sword and orb. With the changes wrought by WWI, and by the early 1920's, these implements were replaced with a Hammer and Sickle (no chains). Obviously, the years between the World Wars saw Austria favoring a communist system. Adolf Hitler (& the NAZI 3rd Reich) being a Nationalist Socialist movement opposed to communism (they were Fascists) saw fit to incorporate Austria into the Reich before WWII. With the Nazi defeat Austria found itself on the eastern and communist side where we now see the Hammer and Sickle included with broken chains. Gradually Austria was able to ally itself with western economies while still maintaining a strong socialist government. A story expressed in the changing symbols on the coinage.

Austria - Nazi Swastika counterstamp - Groschen 1927

Moneta — Sat, 15 Dec 2018 21:11:13 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: The book on world counterstamps was written by Mr. Gregory Brunk. In the section on Austria he has several types of Austrian coins that were counterstamped by Nazi sympathisers in Austria before and after the Anschluss, or the unification of Austria and Germany under the Third Reich. Some thin armed swastikas are considered fantasies that were issued for sale to collectors in the 1960's and '70's. When this specimen was found the counterstamp had been filled with a dark material, after cleaning the C/S was revealed to be the thick armed style that is generally considered to be the type issued for propaganda purposes in the late 1930's and early 1940's. The host coin is an Austrian Groschen of 1927, showing wear on the reverse of the C/S, indicating some circulation after the return to circulation post C/S. This authentic thick armed variety is shown in "Medallic Portraits of Adolf Hitler" by Colbert and Hyder in the introduction section. There it is stated that these counterstamped pieces were made and issued following the leader (Dollfuss) of Austria's ban (1932 - 1933) on Nazi insignia, uniforms and propaganda as a way of keeping the thought of Nazi unification in peoples' minds. RARE! For students & researchers: I can provide a digital .pdf copy of the only article that covers Anschluss propaganda issues by the NAZI 3rd Reich of Germany. Like the book above it's by Colbert & Hyder and appeared in the Feb 1975 issue of "The Numismatist." It's file size is too big to post here but I will email it upon request. Email: moneta@moneta-coins.com See also: "The Numismatist" April 1982.

Austria - Nazi Offering Schilling - Hitler Portrait

Moneta — Sat, 15 Dec 2018 20:18:41 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: This is one of the very few denominated pieces featuring a portrait of Adolf Hitler. This is denominated as a 1 Schilling and as the Third Reich attempted to introduce propaganda into Austria for the purposes of convincing the populace to unite with Germany, these were given out in exchange for an Austrian Schilling donation. This unification eventually occurred with the Austrian Anschluss in 1938. See Germany > Third Reich for examples of the German Opferpfennige and Mark, also being the only denominated pieces featuring a portrait of Hitler of Germany. See "Medallic Portraits of Adolf Hitler" by Colbert and Hyder for more information. This piece in # C-15 in that book. Obverse is like the Hitler election medals of Germany of 1929 & 1930; legend is "*ADOLF HITLER * DER FUHRER AUS DER NOT" [Adolf Hitler the Leader Out of the Hardship (or Want)]. The reverse legend: "NATIONALSOZALISTISCHE-DEUTSCHE-ARBEITER-PARTEI" [National Socialistic German Workers Party (NSDAP)]; "GAU-TIROL - VORARLBERG/OPFER-SCHILLING" or ["District Tirol-Vorarlberg, Donation Schilling."] For students & researchers: I can provide a digital .pdf copy of the only article that covers Anschluss propaganda issues by the NAZI 3rd Reich of Germany. Like the book above it's by Colbert & Hyder and appeared in the Feb 1975 issue of "The Numismatist." It's file size is too big to post here but I will email it upon request. Email: moneta@moneta-coins.com See also: "The Numismatist" April 1982.

Tyrol Thaler - Austria F 2002

Moneta — Sun, 07 Oct 2018 21:51:00 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: I think this covers it! This 'restrike' of the iconic 1486 Tyrolean Thaler should be the last restrike or commemorative until the year 2086. But don't count on it. The original 1953 and this 2002 are a bit out of pace, at times the pieces celebrate the Hall mint. The 2002 is a mystery, it's not in 'Unusual World Coins' (2007) and it has a 'F' before the date which represents 700 Years of Hall Austria. Please comment and let me know if this piece appears in the Colin Bruce book in the new edition.

Austria Tyrol - 1st Taler 1486

Moneta — Thu, 06 Sep 2018 23:28:40 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: A very rare coin and famous in the annals of numismatics as the First Thaler, or dollar sized silver coin. This coin is not in the Moneta Museum, even a good photo for borrowing is difficult to find. The Museum features various official restrikes of this icon coin. VL-Nummis Auction, Lot 57, 9 Sep 2018. The auction's description follows: Austria Holy Roman Empire (800/962 - 1806 A.D.) Sigismund, Archduke of Austria (1439-1490) Thaler 1486 Hall mint, The first Thaler of the World, usual slightly smoothed fields. Strong strike with high details. Rare in this condition. Ø 41 mm MT 64 Dav 8087. 31.69 g. R XF (started at 3k Euro + fees. [The following by Christina Linsboth from habsburger.net] In the Habsburg lands it was not only salt mining and trading that were important branches of the economy. The entire mining industry boomed from the late Middle Ages on: by 1520 there were some 50,000 people employed in silver mining alone in Schwaz in Tyrol. Archduke Sigismund of Tyrol and his successors, the Emperors Maximilian I, Charles V and Ferdinand I, who granted the mining regions a number of privileges, certainly knew how to make use of the blessings of Tyrol’s mountains. Sigismund stopped delivering silver to Venice for the production of coins. Instead he stamped his own coins in the newly established mint at Hall, which is near Schwaz. The ‘Tyrol pounders’ (Tiroler Pfundner) which were minted there had a special feature: they were the first coins in the German-speaking countries which bore a realistic portrait of the country’s ruler. Moreover, the mint at Hall used new techniques which improved the production and the quality of the coins made there. As kings or emperors of the Holy Roman Empire and at the same time as the sovereign princes of Tyrol, the Habsburgs mortgaged or leased more and more of their sovereign rights to the mining and sale of silver to private entrepreneurs like the Fuggers. At the same time the entrepreneurs and traders developed the practice of selling silver which had not yet been mined for bills of exchange or cash, with two-thirds of the silver mined and sold being exported. Trade in this ‘virtual’ silver became a problem when, towards the middle of the sixteenth century, the profit-making deposits began to be exhausted and silver which had already been sold could not be delivered on time or indeed at all. Mining ore less rich in silver was also far more expensive. This, together with wars and the resulting price rises, the conflicts between the Protestant and Catholic powers in Europe and the consequences of epidemics, led to a crisis in the mining industry in Schwaz.

Austria - Millennium

Moneta — Sun, 26 Aug 2018 20:47:12 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: A bi-metallic coin celebrating Communications for the new Millennium, the center is titanium. 50k were struck.

Austria - Andrea Hofer 175th 500 Schilling 1984

Moneta — Sun, 01 Apr 2018 17:42:50 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: 175th Anniversary of Tyrolean Revolution featuring Andreas Hofer. So, it appears proof but not a "perfect" one so I'm guessing and hoping this issue is the type referred to in KM's SCWC as 'Special Unc.' The spotting, etc., is really impossible to see in hand, an artifact of photo and lighting. VIEW or DOWNLOAD: a history of Andreas Hofer and his Rebellion coins at this: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Andreas%20Hofer's%20Insurrectionist%20Coins%20-%20Martin.pdf

Austria - 500th Anniversary of the 1st Thaler

Moneta — Thu, 14 Sep 2017 14:46:19 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: This is Austria's commemorative of the first silver Thaler (Taler) struck at the Hall mint in 1486. I'm collecting the restrikes of this very famous and iconic coin because an authentic coin is very expensive and rare. One of the few I've seen for sale sold for over $12k. The restrikes began in 1953 and several types are available here in the Museum. The year 1986 was the 500th year and it was struck appropriately on a silver 500 Schilling coin. In hand you do not see these 'proof' impairments, so this needs to be photographed again with a different light. Obviously something is there so this may be an example of what KM calls a 'special Unc' strike. Mintages: Unc = nearly 360k.; special Unc = 41.2 k; and proof = 99k.

Nazi Donation Schilling - Austria

Moneta — Sun, 16 Apr 2017 13:49:30 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: While this doesn't feature a portrait of Hitler it is similar to the Opferpfennige and Spende pieces shown in this Museum because there is a denomination. In this case a 1 Schilling donation remembrance for the hard winter campaign of 1936. Features a touching and artististic representation of a family bundled against the winter cold. These were used to raise contributions for the poor during the coming winter. OB: "GEDENK ETIHRER WINTERHILFE 1936/7" = REMEMBRANCE OF YOUR WINTER HELP 1936/ JUL(?) Rx: "DIE KAMERADSCHAFT UBERWINDET DIE NOT" = COMRADESHIP OVERCOMES THE EMERGENCY For students & researchers: I can provide a digital .pdf copy of the only article that covers Anschluss propaganda issues by the NAZI 3rd Reich of Germany. Like the book above it's by Colbert & Hyder and appeared in the Feb 1975 issue of "The Numismatist." It's file size is too big to post here but I will email it upon request. Email: moneta@moneta-coins.com See also: "The Numismatist" April 1982.

Austria 6 Kreuzer 1848 Revolution

Moneta — Sat, 12 Mar 2016 16:36:56 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: Austro-Hungarian Empire, Franz Joseph I. Besides the copper 2 Kreuzer, found in the Museum also, is this silver 6 Kreuzer struck at mints A,B, & C, for the short Austrian Revolution of 1848 and 1849. This is a wonderful example of only 1 of 2 types struck by Austria for the Revolution years of 1848 & 1849. The 'C' mintmark is uncertain to me now, but it's most likely in Transylvania (Hermannstadt or Cluy). There is a series revolutionary issues of Austria that include the 2 Kreuzer (elsewhere in the Museum) and the very scarce 20 Kreuzer of 1848 GM (KM2209, KM has moved it to Mantua, Italy) of General J. Radetzky struck in Mantua during the battles with rebels in Venice and Lombardy (see Hungary or Mantua in some references).

Austria-Hungary - Corona of 1915

Moneta — Sun, 28 Sep 2014 02:12:01 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: A common coin, often found in excellent condition. They were probably hoarded by banks and individuals during WWI.

Austria - Corona of 1915

Moneta — Sun, 28 Sep 2014 02:12:01 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: A common coin, often found in excellent condition. They were probably hoarded by banks and individuals during WWI.

1809 Andreas Hofer pin

Moneta — Sat, 08 Feb 2014 13:57:31 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: He's well respected, and as a relative, I post this pin here to honor a freedom fighter against tyranny. Also, this example is exceptionally well preserved and shows details, and perhaps a variety, not represented elsewhere in the Museum. Question? - Should I have it un-mounted? VIEW or DOWNLOAD: a history of Andreas Hofer and his Rebellion coins at this: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Andreas%20Hofer's%20Insurrectionist%20Coins%20-%20Martin.pdf

Austria - Andreas Hofer 1959

Moneta — Sat, 08 Feb 2014 13:51:36 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: Business strike in a typical 'baggy' UNC. condition. See the actual series of coins struck by him during the 1809 insurrection against Napoleon and his Bavarian allies. This is the first 50 Schillings of a long series of commemorative coins of Austria. Also the 2009 Euro commemorative of Hofer and the 'lady captain' named Giuseppina Negrelli, can also be seen here in the Moneta Museum. VIEW or DOWNLOAD: a history of Andreas Hofer and his Rebellion coins at this: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Andreas%20Hofer's%20Insurrectionist%20Coins%20-%20Martin.pdf

Hungary Revolution 1848 - 20 Krajczar

Moneta — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 17:29:42 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: Part of the Revolutions in Europe of 1848 - 1849 this turned out to be a War of Independence from Austria. This silver coin is the highest denomination minted during this two year independence movement. Each denomination was only struck during one year.

Austria Revolution of 1848-1849

Moneta — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 16:56:16 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: This is a wonderful example of only 1 of 2 types struck by Austria for the Revolution years of 1848 & 1849. There is a series revolutionary issues of Austria that include the 6 Kreuzer (elsewhere in the Museum) and the very scarce 20 Kreuzer of 1848 GM (KM2209, they have moved it to Mantua, Italy) of General J. Radetzky struck in Mantua during the battles with rebels in Venice and Lombardy (see Hungary or Mantua in some references). This large 2 Kreuzer piece was only struck in 1848. It is large, thick, and has a nice rope type pattern on the edge. Fine and original surfaces of light brown, nice strike and preservation.

Maria Theresia Taler 1790 - 1795

Moneta — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 21:43:43 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: This is what's considered an 'original' MT rather than a restrike. There are many varieties of the MT thaler even among those that are considered original [with an actual strike date in the 1780's and 90's. Search the Web for Maria Theresia Taler and you find a great web site that describes in detail the varieties, mints, and actual strike dates. These have been struck nearly continuously since 1780 but the vast majority are considered 'RESTRIKES'. New information has been researched and published, see the Dec 2014 issues of the ANA's "Numismatists" for an article by Ian Fenn. This example features "IFCA" and other distinguishing characteristics that indicate it was struck between 1790-95. Leypold #23 #III,Cb#; Hafner #15 Coin Legends of the 18th C.: FILE AVAILABLE upon request...

Tyrol 1809 Hofer 20 KREUZER

Moneta — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 21:09:22 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: I think this will be my final addition to this short series. I have yet to learn of the "3 varieties" noted in KM. There are now a total of 4 examples in the Moneta Museum, and they are all different. SO I'm still waiting for anyone who can describe the 3 types. Please comment below and see my other Hofer examples, including various types of One Kreutzers. 20 Kreutzer, silver: OB: GEFURSTETE GRAFTSHAFT TIROL (Princely County Tyrol). Crowned, spread eagle of Tyrol with laurel wreath around the head. RX: NACH DEM CONVENTIONS FUSS (means 'according to the Convention Standard'). 20. Kreuzer. w/ two different sprigs of laurel below) *1809*. Edge has a floral pattern. This major variety is the type with incuse (rather than raised) central wing adornment. KM says there are 3 varieties - please help me document them here! Austrian Province Tyrol Craig 42 VIEW or DOWNLOAD: a history of Andreas Hofer and his Rebellion coins at this: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Andreas%20Hofer's%20Insurrectionist%20Coins%20-%20Martin.pdf

Austria, Hall Tyrol 1486 Restrike - 1953

Moneta — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 17:54:28 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: This is the best true-to-life of the original that has been produced by Austria yet. Opposed from the issues of 1986, this one from 1953, does not use non-original languages [original is Latin] in the legend. See my 1986 version under Austria in the Moneta Museum. Latin OBV: SIGSMVNDVS ARCHIDVX AVSTRIE RX: 1486; Armoured knight on horseback, carrying banner; arms of 16 Austrian provinces around. EDGE: Tiroler Taler ~A900~ 1303-1953 ~ Hall Im Inntal~ [the date range here must indicate that this restrike commemorates 650 Years of the City of Hall, Tyrol]. An issue of 2007, featuring an incuse reverse, celebrated the 700 year anniversary of Hall, Tyrol Austria. The town has a lovely Web site that shows the mint museum where you can mint your own miniature version of the first Thaler on a real screw press. See this museum for an example. Elsewhere here in the Austria section of the Moneta Museum you can view an original from 1486, they are quite scarce and desirable with the latest nice example selling for $12,000.

Austria Hall 1986 Restrike

Moneta — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 16:52:41 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: These are restrikes of the very famous Guldiner [60 Kreuzer] of 1486, the first silver dollar sized coin that started the crown sized coin craze. These eventually became known as Thalers [or Taler], are known in several denominational names over the succeeding centuries, mainly the dollar. This issue of 1986 celebrated 400 years since the Archduke of Austria, Sigismund [1427 - 1496] minted the first of these. Since there was a preceeding issue of about half-weight [30 Kreuzer] in 1484 there is some controversy of what qualifies as the first taler. While the 30 Kreuzer piece was a landmark large silver piece for the time, it was the Guldiner [aka. Guldengroschen] at 60 Kreuzer value that served as the model for crown sized silver coins. There's a large and interesting story about these coins which I hope to present here. So far I have not been able to show the original here. These were issued by the Hall mint in 5 different versions. The one shown here is the German/Latin version in antiqued finish. Other languages were English, French, Italian & Japanese. There was also a version in English struck on a 5 oz planchet. The original restrike idea was a product of 1953, an example of which is also in the Moneta Museum. Also, an issue of 2003 celebrates 700 Years of Hall, Tyrol with an incuse version imprinted as part of the coin. I have a complete set of all variations if you need photos please contact me.

Hall Mint - Tyrol Restrike of 1486 Thaler

Moneta — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 18:00:00 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: I believe these are a type of restrike you can do yourself when you visit the Hall - Tyrol mint in Austria. I believe you'll find these in other metals such as copper. There's a video at their web site that shows people using the screw press to reproduce, on a much smaller planchet, their famous 1st Thaler of 1496. These are the namesake of all DOLLAR [and other similarly named] coins up to the present time. See my 1953 and 1986 official restrikes here.

Austria 3 Kreuzer 1627

Moneta — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 17:52:46 -0400

by: Moneta

Austria 3 Kreuzer 1636

Moneta — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 17:51:18 -0400

by: Moneta

Austria 3 Kreuzer 1664

Moneta — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 12:22:52 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: Leopold I; 1660 - 1665

AUSTRIA~3 Kreuzer 1669

Zantetsuken — Fri, 04 May 2012 22:22:48 -0400

by: Zantetsuken

Maiden of Austria - 10 Schillings

Moneta — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 16:47:01 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: I selected this coin as a representative piece for my Ceres/National Maidens collection. I believe she is known as the Mariazell Madonna. Also in fits in for my Hammer & Sickle series. Both groups will appear in Special Projects eventually.

Tyrol - Andreas Hofer 1 Kz - 1809

Moneta — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 17:18:19 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: 1 Kreuzer, copper: OB: GEFURSTETE GRAFTSCHAFT TIROL (Princely County Tyrol). Crowned, spread eagle of Tyrol with laurel wreath around the head. RX: EIN (1) KREUZER 1809 within a wreath consisting to two different laurels. The edge has a floral pattern. Varieties exist, any help identifying those and documenting them would be appreciated! This one is an example a small "R" in KREUZER' but it's not too weak as others can be. Craig 41. Here is a link to a comprehensive history of the 1809 Tyrolean Insurrection and coinage legacy: VIEW or DOWNLOAD: a history of Andreas Hofer and his Rebellion coins at this: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Andreas%20Hofer's%20Insurrectionist%20Coins%20-%20Martin.pdf

Andreas Hofer - 5 Euro

Moneta — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 17:51:38 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: As predicted in my article on the Numismatic legacy of Andreas Hofer - Austria commemorated the 200th Anniversary of the Hofer Rebellion of 1809. The Tyrolean Resistance Fighters coin was released May 6, 2009 by the Austrian Mint to celebrate the bicentennial of the Tyrolean uprising against Napoleon and his Bavarian allies. It features the likeness of Andreas Hofer, leader of the rebellion and a hero and martyr to the people of Tyrol and Austria. Andreas Hofer was an innkeeper in the Tyrolean region of Austria. Normal for people of the region, he was proud to be Austrian. When the region was transferred to Bavaria in 1805, Hofer and his fellow Tyroleans became defiant. With a promise of support from the Emperor of Austria, Hofer began to organize a rebellion against Bavarian control. Skirmishes with the Bavarian and French forces ensued and the rebels had several successes. Victory was short-lived however, as Napoleon defeated Austrian troops and the rebels' support was withdrawn. Not willing to give up, Hofer assumed command of the rebel forces which numbered approximately 20,000 and eventually won control of the area. He named himself Imperial Commandant of the Tyrol and ruled the area for two months. Peace was short-lived as Tyrol was once again ceded to Bavaria on October 14, 1809. With a promise of amnesty, Hofer and his troops surrendered and returned to their homes. A month later, Hofer tried again to overthrow the Bavarians but was unable to gather support. He retreated into the mountains and hid there. His location was betrayed for a reward and he was captured by authorities in January of 1810. Taken to Italy for trial, he was found guilty and sentenced to death. On February 20, 1810, he was executed by firing squad. His remains were eventually returned to Tyrol and his status as a hero and martyr to the local community remains today. To celebrate the bicentennial of the Tyrolean rebellion, the Austrian Mint released the Tyrolean Resistance Fighters coin. It will be available in circulated condition, a special uncirculated coin in a blisterpack, and in the 2009 Austrian Coin set. Obverse Design This nine sided coin, symbolic for the nine federal provinces of Austria features their coats-of arms encircling the denomination of 5 with the inscription "Republik Osterreich" and "Euro". Reverse Design Beside an image of Andreas Hofer is an image of Giuseppina Negrelli, a woman who also fought in the rebellion. She is featured to acknowledge the part women played in the fight. The inscriptions "Tiroler Freiheit" (Tyrol Freedom) , "1809" and "2009" are also shown. Mintage for circulation 250,000. VIEW or DOWNLOAD: a history of Andreas Hofer and his Rebellion coins at this: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Andreas%20Hofer's%20Insurrectionist%20Coins%20-%20Martin.pdf

Austria - Tyrol; Hofer Insurrection 1809

Moneta — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 12:05:47 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: 1 Kreuzer, copper: OB: GEFURSTETE GRAFTSCHAFT TIROL (Princely County Tyrol). Crowned, spread eagle of Tyrol with laurel wreath around the head. RX: EIN (1) KREUZER 1809 within a wreath consisting to two different laurels. The edge has a floral pattern. Varieties exist, any help identifying those and documenting them would be appreciated! This one is an example of a virually non-existant last "R" in KREUZER'. Craig 41. VIEW or DOWNLOAD: a history of Andreas Hofer and his Rebellion coins at this: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Andreas%20Hofer's%20Insurrectionist%20Coins%20-%20Martin.pdf

Austria - Tyrol; Hofer Insurrection 1809

Moneta — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 12:01:58 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: 1 Kreuzer, copper: OB: GEFURSTETE GRAFTSCHAFT TIROL (Princely County Tyrol). Crowned, spread eagle of Tyrol with laurel wreath around the head. RX: EIN (1) KREUZER 1809 within a wreath consisting to two different laurels. The edge has a floral pattern. Varieties exist, any help identifying those and documenting them would be appreciated! This one is an example very weak "U" & last "R" in KREUZER'. Craig 41. VIEW or DOWNLOAD: a history of Andreas Hofer and his Rebellion coins at this: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Andreas%20Hofer's%20Insurrectionist%20Coins%20-%20Martin.pdf

Andreas Hofer 1809 20 KREUZER - raised wing type

Moneta — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 11:56:23 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: 20 Kreutzer, silver: OB: GEFURSTETE GRAFTSHAFT TIROL (Princely County Tyrol). Crowned, spread eagle of Tyrol with laurel wreath around the head. RX: "NACH DEM CONVENTIONS FUSS" (means 'according to the Convention Standard'). 20. Kreuzer. w/ two different sprigs of laurel below) *1809*. Edge has a floral pattern. This major variety is the type with raised (rather than incuse) central wing adornment. KM says there are 3 varieties - please help me document them here! Austrian Province Tyrol Craig 42 VIEW or DOWNLOAD: a history of Andreas Hofer and his Rebellion coins at this: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Andreas%20Hofer's%20Insurrectionist%20Coins%20-%20Martin.pdf

Tyrol - Andreas Hofer 1809 20 KREUZER - incuse wing type

Moneta — Fri, 11 May 2007 19:15:31 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: This is the 'incuse' wing adornment variety which appears to be the more common. See the other 20 Kreutzer piece for a 'raised' wing adornment variety. There is supposed to be at least one more variety of one of these two general types with varied characteristics - please help if you know what distinguishes the last variety. There is a history of the insurrection in my Library that speculates on the two month period in which Andreas Hofer had the power and opportunity to strike all of his issues. See the other entry for other details. VIEW or DOWNLOAD: a history of Andreas Hofer and his Rebellion coins at this: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Andreas%20Hofer's%20Insurrectionist%20Coins%20-%20Martin.pdf

Andreas Hofer Rebellion - 1808 20 KREUZER

Moneta — Sat, 10 Jun 2006 01:50:22 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: 20 Kreutzer, silver: OB: GEFURSTETE GRAFTSHAFT TIROL (Princely County Tyrol). Crowned, spread eagle of Tyrol with laurel wreath around the head. RX: NACH DEM CONVENTIONS FUSS (means 'according to the Convention Standard'). 20. Kreuzer. w/ two different sprigs of laurel below) *1809*. Edge has a floral pattern. KM says there are 3 varieties - please help me document them here! This is a raised wing adornment type. Austrian Province Tyrol Craig 42 VIEW or DOWNLOAD: a history of Andreas Hofer and his Rebellion coins at this: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Andreas%20Hofer's%20Insurrectionist%20Coins%20-%20Martin.pdf

Andreas Hofer Rebellion 1809 1 KREUZER

Moneta — Sat, 10 Jun 2006 01:46:25 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: 1 Kreuzer, copper: OB: GEFURSTETE GRAFTSCHAFT TIROL (Princely County Tyrol). Crowned, spread eagle of Tyrol with laurel wreath around the head. RX: EIN (1) KREUZER 1809 within a wreath consisting to two different laurels. The edge has a floral pattern. Varieties exist, any help identifying those and documenting them would be appreciated! Craig 41. Here is a link to a comprehensive history of the 1809 Tyrolean Insurrection and coinage legacy: VIEW or DOWNLOAD: a history of Andreas Hofer and his Rebellion coins at this: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Andreas%20Hofer's%20Insurrectionist%20Coins%20-%20Martin.pdf