1 guldenthaler Archiduc Ferdinand II
1566 year| Silver (.93055) | 24.64 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Tyrol (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Ferdinand II (1564-1595) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1566 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver (.93055) |
| Weight | 24.64 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#424870 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Spanish shield with the arms of the Archduke, in 1 of Hungary, in 2 of Bohemia, in 3, countermarked in 1 and 4 of Castile, in 2 and 3 of Leon, in 4, countermarked in 1 and 4 of Austria, in 2 and 3 of Burgundy; shield surrounded by ornamentation. Date at the end of the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠DVX·BVRGVNDIE:COMES·TIROLIS·1566
Unabridged legend: DUX BURGUNDIAE COMES TIROLIS
Engraver: Ulrich Ursentaler
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 guldenthaler Archiduc Ferdinand II 1566 from County of Tyrol (Austrian States) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The County of Tyrol was part of the Holy Roman Empire, and the coinage of the time reflected the complex political and economic ties between the various regions and states. The 1 guldenthaler coin was a standard denomination for the region and was widely used for trade and commerce. Despite its age, this coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the region.
