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½ Thaler - Ferdinand II
| Silver (.882) | 14.41 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand II (II. Ferdinánd) (1618-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1620-1637 |
| Value | ½ Thaler (Tallér) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Silver (.882) |
| Weight | 14.41 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#44402 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Under the imperial crown, double-headed eagle holding sword and scepter with fourfold curved coat of arms (Hungarian Árpád stripes, Bohemian lion, Bohemian lion, Árpád stripes) with a center chest-shield of Austrian bonds and Burgundian stripes.
Mintmark at the feet of eagle
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID•AV•DV•BV•MA•MOR•CO•TYR•1623
Edge
Plain
Comment
C3-285Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler coin from Hungary, minted during the reign of Ferdinand II (1620-1637), is that it was part of a series of coins issued during the Thirty Years War, a devastating conflict that lasted from 1618 to 1648 and involved much of Europe. The coin's design features the crowned and armored bust of Ferdinand II on one side and the Hungarian coat of arms on the other. Despite the turmoil caused by the war, the coin's minting was an attempt to maintain economic stability and normalcy in the region.
