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1 Guldenthaler - 60 kreuzer - Ferdinand I Hall
| Silver | 24.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand I (1519-1564) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1560-1564 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 24.3 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#74224 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Double headed eagle, heads with halos, with composite arms of Hungary and Bohemia, a small shield of Tyrol at the center, in a double circle. Legend around (starts 1h) for "Infans Hispaniae Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Comes Tirolis". Date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: INF HISP ARCH AVST D BVR COM TIR 1562
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Guldenthaler - 60 kreuzer coin from the Austrian Empire is that it was minted during the reign of Ferdinand I, who was the first Emperor of the House of Habsburg to issue a standardized currency across his empire. This coin, made of silver and weighing 24.3 grams, was a significant step towards establishing a uniform monetary system in the region and paved the way for the development of modern currency.
