1 thaler Archiduc Ferdinand II Hall ND
| Silver (.875) | 24.64 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Tyrol (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Ferdinand II (1564-1595) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1577-1595 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 24.64 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#424952 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Spanish coat of arms of the Archduke: shield quartered 1 Hungary, 2 Bohemia, 3, counterquartered 1 and 4 Castile, 2 and 3 Leon, 4, counterquartered 1 and 4 Austria, 2 and 3 Burgundy; shield surrounded by the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece, with the sheep cutting through the legend at the bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ×DVX×BVRGVNDIÆ COMES+TIROLIS+
Unabridged legend: DUX BURGUNDIAE COMES TIROLIS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Archduke Ferdinand II of Austria, who was a member of the House of Habsburg and ruled over the County of Tyrol in the late 16th century. The coin's design features an image of the Archduke on one side and the Tyrolean coat of arms on the other, highlighting the region's rich history and cultural heritage.
