1 thaler Archiduc Ferdinand II Hall ND
Silver (.93055) | 24.64 g | - |
Issuer | County of Tyrol (Austrian States) |
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Count | Ferdinand II (1564-1595) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1577-1595 |
Value | 1 Thaler |
Currency | Thaler |
Composition | Silver (.93055) |
Weight | 24.64 g |
Shape | Round |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-03 |
Numista | N#424946 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Spanish coat of arms of the Archduke: shield quartered 1 of Hungary, 2 of Bohemia, 3, countersquared 1 and 4 of Castile, 2 and 3 of Leon, 4, countersquared 1 and 4 of Austria, 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. Small Tyrolean coat of arms in the center.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ·DVX:BVRGVNDIAE· ·COMES·TIROLIS·
Unabridged legend: DUC BURGUNDIAE COMES TIROLIS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the region. Archduke Ferdinand II was the ruler of the County of Tyrol during a period of religious conflict and political upheaval, and the coin may have been used as a means of promoting his authority and legitimacy. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the resilience of the people of the County of Tyrol during this time.