½ Thaler - Ferdinand II of Tyrol ND (1577-1595) front ½ Thaler - Ferdinand II of Tyrol ND (1577-1595) back
½ Thaler - Ferdinand II of Tyrol ND (1577-1595) photo
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½ Thaler - Ferdinand II of Tyrol ND

 
Silver (.875) 14 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Tyrol (Austrian States)
Count
Ferdinand II (1564-1595)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1577-1595
Value
½ Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver (.875)
Weight
14 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#86586
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Composite arms in a crowned shield including 1 Hungary, 2 Bohemia, 3 composition of Castilla and León, 4 of Austria and Burgundy, around the chain of the Golden fleece. Legend around starts 1h for "Dux Burgundiae Comes Tirolis"

Script: Latin

Lettering: DVX + BVRGVN COM : TIROLIS •

Unabridged legend: Dux Burgundiae Comes Tirolis

Comment

Variant with AVST, different sceptre and chequered crown on reverse: