1 Thaler - Charles II Francis of Austria (Graz) 1574-1576 front 1 Thaler - Charles II Francis of Austria (Graz) 1574-1576 back
1 Thaler - Charles II Francis of Austria (Graz) 1574-1576 photo
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1 Thaler - Charles II Francis of Austria Graz

 
Silver 28.6 g 42 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Styria (Austrian States)
Duke
Charles II Francis (1564-1590)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1574-1576
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.6 g
Diameter
42 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#83517
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Panther spitting fire of the arms of Styria (Steiermark) facing left in a double circle, the outer beaded. Legend around (starts 12h), date at end of legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: DVX BVRGVNDIÆ STYRIÆ Z & date

Comment

Also referenced as Pi. 144-17, Voglh.78/II
# 17a in Hahn (2010) Die (inner)österreichische Münzprägung unter Erzherzog Karl (II.), Money Trend 09.2010
There are variations for the portrait: