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¼ Thaler - Ferdinand Charles Hall
1654 year| Silver | 7.2 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | County of Tyrol (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Ferdinand Charles (Ferdinand Karl) (1646-1662) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1654 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#83553 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of Arms in a circle. Parts 1 of Hungary, 2 of Bohemia, 3 part of Austria and Burgundy, 4 of Habsburg. Below arms of Altösterreich. The crown divides the legend on top. Tyrol eagle at the centre, arms surrounded by the cord of the Golden Fleece. Legend around (starts 2h).
Script: Latin
Lettering: DVX⬩BVRGVNDIÆ COMES⬩TYROLIS⬩
Unabridged legend: Dux Burgundiae Comes Tirolis
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Thaler coin from County of Tyrol (Austrian States) is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the letter "F" (representing Ferdinand Charles) placed above the coat of arms on the reverse side of the coin. This distinctive feature sets it apart from other coins of the same denomination and era, making it a prized collector's item for numismatists.
