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1 Thaler - Ferdinand II Vienna
1624 year| Silver | 28.2 g | 43 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1624 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.2 g |
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#94162 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
5 baroque shields in a circle, at centre top with a large crown, the imperial eagle, on sides Hungary and Bohemia, below ancient Burgundy and Austria. Date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID AVS DVX BVR COM TYR C date
Comment
Herinek mentions 4 variants for the legend.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. During his reign, Ferdinand II implemented a number of reforms aimed at strengthening the economy and centralizing power in the empire. The coin itself is made of silver and weighs 28.2 grams, making it a significant piece of currency for its time.
