1 Thaler - Ferdinand II (Graz) 1617 front 1 Thaler - Ferdinand II (Graz) 1617 back
1 Thaler - Ferdinand II (Graz) 1617 photo
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1 Thaler - Ferdinand II Graz

1617 year
Silver 27.8 g 42 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Styria (Austrian States)
Duke
Ferdinand (1590-1619)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1617
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
27.8 g
Diameter
42 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#86777
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Composite armes with Styrian shield at center, chain of the golden fleece around, date divided by the crown on top.

Script: Latin

Lettering: DVX BVRGVNDIÆ STYRIÆ Z date

Comment

Ferdinand was Erzherzog of Innerösterreich until 1618 and was elected Emperor of the Romans in 1619. This coin was minted under his authority as Archduke.
Variants for the bust:
Main picture: Her#54a, 3 rows of rosettes on the armour.
Her#54, 4 rows of rosettes, right edge with rosettes: