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 | 1577-1599 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 24.64 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#424957 |
|---|---|
| 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 coat of arms with Tyrolean eagle in the center.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +DVX+BVRGVNDI+ +COMES+TIROLIS+
Unabridged legend: DUX 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. The County of Tyrol was part of the Holy Roman Empire, and Archduke Ferdinand II was a prominent figure in the region. However, the coin was minted during a period of religious conflict and political upheaval, which led to the Thirty Years' War. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the resilience of the people of the region.