1 Thaler - Ferdinand II of Tyrol Hall ND
| Silver | 29 g | 40.8 mm |
| Issuer | County of Tyrol (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Ferdinand II (1564-1595) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1577-1595 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29 g |
| Diameter | 40.8 mm |
| Thickness | 2.57 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#17408 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Crowned composite arms including 1 Hungary, 2 Bohemia, 3 composition of Castilla and León, 4 of Austria and Burgundy, surrounded by the collar of the Order of the Golden fleece.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DVX:BVRGVNDI Æ COM:TIROLIS
Unabridged legend: Dux Burgundiae Comes Tirolis
Translation: Duke of Burgundy, Count of Tirol
Edge
Plain
Comment
Moser Tursky lists with different ornaments on the armour and legends. Legend variants are common, some of which noted below.
Our main illustration is not listed by MT but close to this type: beaded circle and rosette at obverse legend.
MT#262 AVSTRIE, narrow sceptre, Golden Fleece around neck, BVRGVNDI // Æ
MT#263 AVSTRIE, slightly broader sceptre, no Golden Fleece around neck, BVRGVND // IE
MT#264 AVSTRIE, narrow sceptre, no Golden Fleece around neck, armour totally ornamented, BVRGVND // IE
MT#265 AVSTRI, AVSTRIE, AVSTRIAE, AVSTRIÆ or AVSTRIÆwith small Æ; narrow sceptre, no Golden Fleece around neck. BVRGVND//IE CO TIROLI, BVRGVND//IE CO TIROLIS, BVRGUNDI//Æ COM TIROLI, BVRGUNDIÆ with small Æ// COM TIROLIS
Examples MT#265:
Obverse: AVSTRI, Rev: BVRGVND//IE CO TIROLIS
