© AUREA Numismatika
© AUREA Numismatika
1 Thaler - Ferdinand II
1621 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1621 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#408973 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned double headed imperial eagle with flat top shield, surrounded by the chain of the Golden Fleece. Under the eagle, a small shield of Carinthia divides the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · ARCHI AVSTRIÆ · ET · CARI NTHIÆ · DVX· BVRGVN · ZC ·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Austrian Empire, minted in 1621 during the reign of Ferdinand II, is that it was used as a means of promoting the Catholic Church. The coin features an image of the Holy Roman Emperor on one side and the coat of arms of the Habsburg dynasty on the other, symbolizing the close relationship between the church and the ruling family. This coin was also used to finance the military campaigns of the empire, and its silver content made it a valuable and reliable form of currency.
