© H. D. Rauch
© H. D. Rauch
1 Reichsthaler 72 kreuzer - Ferdinand I Hall ND
1558 year| Silver (.882) | 31 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand I (1519-1564) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1558 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver (.882) |
| Weight | 31 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#94088 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Double headed eagle, both heads with halos, with shield of Tyrol, in a double circle, value in Kreuzer below on an orb.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BOE ZC REX INF HISP ARCHID AVST ZC
Comment
Ferdinand I represented as Emperor.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Reichsthaler 72 kreuzer coin from the Austrian Empire is that it was minted during the reign of Ferdinand I, who was the first Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire and the founder of the House of Habsburg. This coin was minted in Hall, which is now a part of Austria, and it features an image of Ferdinand I on one side and the Imperial Eagle on the other. The coin was made of silver with a purity of .882 and weighs 31 grams. It was a standard circulation coin during its time and is now a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
