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1 Thaler - Ferdinand II Graz
1620 year| Silver | 27.8 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1620 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 27.8 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#94147 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned double headed imperial eagle with arms in a oval shield, surrounded by the chain of the Golden Fleece. Under the eagle, a small shield of Styria (panther spitting fire) divides the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARCHI AVSTRIÆ DVX B // VRGVNDIÆ STYRIÆ ETC
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BV // RGVNDIÆ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Ferdinand II (Graz) 1620 coin from the Austrian Empire is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thaler was a widely used currency at the time, and the coin's design and minting process were heavily influenced by the reigning monarch, Ferdinand II. The coin's silver content and weight were also carefully regulated to ensure its value and authenticity. Despite being over 400 years old, this coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
