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1 Thaler - Ferdinand I Linz ND
| Silver | 28.5 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand I (1519-1564) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1531-1547 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.5 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#94142 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Eagle, head left with halo, composite shield part of Hungary, Bohemia, Austria/Burgundy and Castilla/Leon, in a double circle, the outer beaded. Small shield of Upper Austria (Oberösterreich) in the legend below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: INF HISPA ARCHIDV // X AVSTRIE DUX BVRG +
Comment
45 variants of legend and punctuation were listed by Markl !Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Austrian Empire, minted during the reign of Ferdinand I (1531-1547), is that it was used as a means of payment for the crew of the ship "Santa Maria" during Christopher Columbus's voyage to the New World in 1492. The coin's silver content and standardized design made it a reliable and widely accepted form of currency for international trade.
