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#424959 |
|---|---|
| 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×TIROLI+
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. Archduke Ferdinand II was a member of the powerful Habsburg family and ruled over the County of Tyrol during a period of religious and political upheaval. The coin's minting was likely a way for the Archduke to assert his authority and promote stability in the region. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the enduring legacy of the Habsburg dynasty.
