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1 Thaler - Ferdinand II Klagenfurt ND
1619 year| Silver | 28.2 g | 43 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1619 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.2 g |
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#94146 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned double headed imperial eagle with oval 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 CAR // INTHIÆ DVX BVRG ZC
Comment
On the variant Her#438a, the crown reaches the rim.Dav#3114 is also for a dated Thaler.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Ferdinand II (Klagenfurt) ND (1619) 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 reflect the influences of the Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation. The coin's silver content and weight were carefully regulated to ensure its value and authenticity, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item today.
