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½ Thaler - Ferdinand I Hall ND
| Silver | 14.2 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand I (1519-1564) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1546-1555 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.2 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#86299 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Eagle, head facing left, with shield of Castilla and Austria, in a fine and a beaded circles. Legend around (starts 12h) for "Infans Hispaniae Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae"
Script: Latin
Lettering: INF HISPA ARCHIDVX AVSTRIE DVX BVRG
Comment
Markl mentions 3 variants of punctuation Markl#1626 to Markl#1628Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler - Ferdinand I (Hall) ND (1546-1555) coin from the Austrian Empire is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Ferdinand I, who was the first Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire and the founder of the House of Habsburg. This was a time of religious conflict and political turmoil, with the Protestant Reformation and the rise of nation-states challenging the traditional authority of the Holy Roman Empire. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a testament to the enduring power and influence of the Habsburg dynasty, which would go on to shape the course of European history for centuries to come.
