© MANFRED OLDING Münzenhandlung
© MANFRED OLDING Münzenhandlung
1 Thaler - Ferdinand II Klagenfurt
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#114031 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned double headed imperial eagle with oval shield. Under the eagle, a small shield of Carinthia divides the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHI AVSTRIÆ ET CAR // INTHÆ DVX BVRGVN ZC
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Ferdinand II (Klagenfurt) 1621 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 Renaissance and Baroque styles that were popular during the early 17th century. Despite being made of silver, the coin's value was not fixed to the value of the metal, but rather was determined by its face value, which was set by the government. This coin is a unique piece of history that reflects the economic, political, and cultural developments of the time.
