© Auktionen Frühwald
© Auktionen Frühwald
1 Thaler - Ferdinand II Klagenfurt
1621 year| Silver | 28.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1621 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#133597 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
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 BVRG ZC
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Ferdinand II (Klagenfurt) 1621 coin is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the letter "F" on the reverse side, which stands for "Ferdinand." This shield was added to the coin's design to indicate that it was minted during the reign of Emperor Ferdinand II, who ruled the Austrian Empire from 1619 to 1637. This small detail provides a fascinating insight into the history and craftsmanship of coin minting during that time period.
