© H. D. Rauch
© H. D. Rauch
½ Thaler - Ferdinand I Vienna ND
| Silver | 14.3 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand I (1519-1564) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1520-1555 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.3 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#182247 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Eagle, head facing left with halo, in a beaded circle with composite arms, 1 ancient Hungary, 2 Bohemia, 3 Austria and ancient Burgundy, and 4 Spain with Castilla and Leon. A small shield of Upper Austria (Oberösterreich) divides the legend below. Legend (starts at 12h) for "Infans Hispaniae Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae".
Script: Latin
Lettering: INF HISPA ARCHI // D AVST DUX BVRG
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler - Ferdinand I (Vienna) ND (1520-1555) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in the Austrian Empire. The coin was minted during the reign of Ferdinand I, who was the first Emperor of the House of Habsburg to rule over the Austrian Empire. This was a time of great religious and political upheaval, with the Protestant Reformation gaining momentum and the Empire facing challenges from neighboring powers. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency throughout the Empire, and its silver content made it a valuable and sought-after commodity.
