½ Thaler - Ferdinand II (Graz) 1623-1627 front ½ Thaler - Ferdinand II (Graz) 1623-1627 back
½ Thaler - Ferdinand II (Graz) 1623-1627 photo
© H. D. Rauch

½ Thaler - Ferdinand II Graz

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Austrian Empire
Emperor
Ferdinand II (1619-1637)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1623-1627
Value
½ Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1520-1754)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#165603
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Composite arms on a crowned shield, small shield of Styria at top centre, order chain around, twisted circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARCHI AVST DVX // BVR STYRIA ETC

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler coin from the Austrian Empire, minted during the reign of Ferdinand II (Graz) from 1623-1627, is that it was made of silver, specifically 0.500 silver, which was a common composition for coins during that time period.