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½ Thaler - Ferdinand II Klagenfurt
1621 year| Silver | 14.2 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1621 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.2 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#94160 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned double headed imperial eagle with oval shield, surrounded by the chain of the Golden Fleece. Under the eagle, a small shield of Carinthia divides the legend. Date above divided by the crown.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHI AVSTRIÆ ET CARI // NTHIA DVX BVRG ZC
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler - Ferdinand II (Klagenfurt) 1621 coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Austrian Empire. The coin was issued during the reign of Ferdinand II, who was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1619 to 1637 and the King of Bohemia from 1617 to 1619. This was a period of great upheaval in Europe, marked by the Thirty Years' War, which lasted from 1618 to 1648 and had a profound impact on the economy and political landscape of the continent. Despite these challenges, the Austrian Empire continued to mint coins like the ½ Thaler, which remained an important part of everyday commerce.
