½ Thaler - Ferdinand I (Joachimstal) 1548-1557 front ½ Thaler - Ferdinand I (Joachimstal) 1548-1557 back
½ Thaler - Ferdinand I (Joachimstal) 1548-1557 photo
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½ Thaler - Ferdinand I Joachimstal

 
Silver 14.36 g -
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Bohemia
King
Ferdinand I (1526-1564)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1548-1557
Value
½ Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1520-1754)
Composition
Silver
Weight
14.36 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#82379
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Eagle, head left with halo, arms of Bohemia and Hungary with a small shield with Austria and castilla arms at center. Double circle, the outermost beaded. Legend (starts 12h) for "Infans Hispaniarum Archidux Austriae"

Script: Latin

Lettering:
INFANS HISPANI ARCHIDVX AVST
ou
HISPANIAR

Comment

Variants for legend Markl#900 à Markl#914

Mintmarks:
(ab) Joachimsthal shield - mark of the mint
(zz) Camel’s head left or right - mintmaster Rupprecht Puellacher

Variant 1556, slight different lettering on obverse and reverse, different points on reverse.