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1 Thaler - Ferdinand II of Tyrol ND
| Silver (.875) | 28.78 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Upper Alsace (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Ferdinand II of Tyrol (Ferdinand II) (1564-1595) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1584-1595 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1425-1634) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 28.78 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#92657 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Crowned manifold arms with central shield of Upper Alsace, Order of Golden Fleece around, two small shields of the Habsburg at left and of Ferrette at right divide legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DVX. BV - RG. LAND - ALSA: COM - PHIR(T)
Unabridged legend: Dux Burgundiae Et Landgraviatus Alsatiae Comes Ferrettae
Comment
There are many variants of these thalers minted in Ensisheim.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, particularly in the Holy Roman Empire. Ferdinand II was the ruler of Tyrol and the coin was minted in the Landgraviate of Upper Alsace, which was a region that was part of the Austrian States. This coin was minted during a period of religious conflict and political upheaval, and its production was likely a way for the ruling powers to assert their authority and control over the region. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the resilience of the people who lived during that era.
