1 thaler Archiduc Ferdinand II
1577 year| Silver (.93055) | 24.64 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Tyrol (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Ferdinand II (1564-1595) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1577 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver (.93055) |
| Weight | 24.64 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#424895 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Spanish shield with the arms of the Archduke, in 1 of Hungary, in 2 of Bohemia, in 3, counterscaled in 1 and 4 of Castile, in 2 and 3 of Leon, in 4, counterscaled in 1 and 4 of Austria, in 2 and 3 of Burgundy; shield surrounded by the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece with the sheep cutting the legend at the bottom. No date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DVX:BVRGVNDIE:COM:TIROLIS
Unabridged legend: DUX BURGUNDIAE COMES TIROLIS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 thaler Archiduc Ferdinand II 1577 coin from County of Tyrol (Austrian States) is that it features an image of the Archduke Ferdinand II on one side and the Tyrolean coat of arms on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great change in the region, as the County of Tyrol was part of the Holy Roman Empire and was transitioning from a feudal society to a more modern, centralized state. Despite the changes, the coin remained a symbol of stability and continuity, as it was used widely in trade and commerce throughout the region.
