1 guldenthaler Archiduc Ferdinand II
| Silver (.93055) | 24.64 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Tyrol (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Ferdinand II (1564-1595) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1574-1575 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver (.93055) |
| Weight | 24.64 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Roller milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#424882 |
|---|---|
| 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 the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece, whose sheep cuts the legend at the bottom. Date above the shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✿DVX:BVRGVNDIE COMES:TIROLIS
·1574·
Unabridged legend: DUX BURGUNDIAE COMES TIROLIS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The coin was minted in 1574-1575, during the reign of Archduke Ferdinand II of Austria, who was a member of the powerful Habsburg dynasty. This was a time of religious conflict and political turmoil, with the Protestant Reformation and the Catholic Counter-Reformation taking place across Europe. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a testament to the enduring power and influence of the Habsburgs, who ruled over a vast and prosperous empire that spanned much of Central and Eastern Europe.
