1 guldenthaler Archiduc Ferdinand II Hall
1572 year| Silver (.93055) | 24.64 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Tyrol (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Ferdinand II (1564-1595) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1572 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver (.93055) |
| Weight | 24.64 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#424881 |
|---|---|
| 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 1572
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 year 1572 saw the height of the Protestant Reformation, with many European countries experiencing religious conflicts and political turmoil. Despite this, the production of coins like the 1 guldenthaler Archiduc Ferdinand II (Hall) continued, serving as a symbol of stability and continuity in the midst of chaos.
