1 Thaler - Ferdinand II (Vienna) 1624 front 1 Thaler - Ferdinand II (Vienna) 1624 back
1 Thaler - Ferdinand II (Vienna) 1624 photo
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1 Thaler - Ferdinand II Vienna

1624 year
Silver 28 g 42 mm
Description
Issuer
Austrian Empire
Emperor
Ferdinand II (1619-1637)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1624
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1520-1754)
Composition
Silver
Weight
28 g
Diameter
42 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#86782
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Double headed imperial eagle in a beaded circle, small orb between the heads, coposite arms at center. Crown on top. Small shield of Austria and ancient Burgundy below in legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARCHID AVST DVX // BVR CO TYR zC date

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Ferdinand II (Vienna) 1624 coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Austrian Empire. The coin was issued during the reign of Ferdinand II, who was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1619 to 1637 and the King of Bohemia from 1617 to 1619. This was a period of significant economic growth and cultural development in the region, and the coin reflects the increasing importance of trade and commerce during this time. The coin's design features an image of Ferdinand II on one side and the Austrian coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the power and influence of the Austrian Empire during this period.