© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Thaler - Ferdinand I Vienna ND
| Silver | 28.8 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 | 28.8 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#141573 |
|---|---|
| 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 Austria in the legend below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: INF HISPA ARCHIDV // X AVSTRIE DUX BVR
Comment
26 variants of ponctuation and legend mentionned by Markl.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Austrian Empire is that it was used as a means of payment for the soldiers of the empire. The coin was valued at 1/4 of a gulden, which was the standard unit of currency at the time. This coin was also used as a form of tax payment, and its value was based on the weight of silver it contained. Additionally, the coin features an image of Ferdinand I, the Holy Roman Emperor, on one side and the imperial eagle on the other.
