1 guldenthaler Archiduc Ferdinand II Mülhau
| Silver (.93055) | 24.64 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Tyrol (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Ferdinand II (1564-1595) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1569-1570 |
| 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#424876 |
|---|---|
| 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⁕BVRGVNDIAE⁕COMES⁕TIROLIS⁕1569⁕
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 the region. The County of Tyrol was part of the Holy Roman Empire, and Archduke Ferdinand II was a prominent figure in the region's politics and military. The coin's minting was likely a way to promote the Archduke's image and authority, as well as to provide a new form of currency for the local population. Despite its age, this coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the region's rich cultural heritage.
