½ Thaler - Charles II Francis of Austria (Klagenfurt) 1578-1584 front ½ Thaler - Charles II Francis of Austria (Klagenfurt) 1578-1584 back
½ Thaler - Charles II Francis of Austria (Klagenfurt) 1578-1584 photo
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½ Thaler - Charles II Francis of Austria Klagenfurt

 
Silver 14.2 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Carinthia (Austrian States)
Duke
Charles II Francis of Austria (Karl II Franz von Innerösterreich) (1564-1590)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1578-1584
Value
½ Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
14.2 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#94346
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Composite arms on a flat top shield, small shield of Carinthia (Kärnten) at centre, twisted circle.4 small shields divide the legend, Austria on top, Styria right, left Carniola (Krain) and below Gorz (Gorizia).

Script: Latin

Lettering: ET CA // RINT // HIÆ // ZC 1578

Unabridged legend: Et Carinthiae Etc

Comment

#14 in Hahn (2010) Die (inner)österreichische Münzprägung unter Erzherzog Karl (II.), Money Trend 09.2010
Bust is variable. E.g. 1583: