© Topex
© Topex
1 Thaler - Ferdinand Klagenfurt
| Silver | 28.5 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Carinthia (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Ferdinand (1590-1619) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1600-1620 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.5 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#95996 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Composite armes with shield of Carinthia at center, chain of the golden fleece around, date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ET CARINTH // IAE ZC date
Unabridged legend: Et Carinthiae Etc
Comment
Coins were minted in 1619-1620 while Ferdinand was already Emperor. However the Emperor coinage bears the Title Fernandinus II. Those were rather still under the authority of Ferdinand Archduke of Carinthia (opposite to Herinek classification Her#439-440).Referenced as #15 by Prof Hahn (2010) "Die (inner)österreichische Münz prägung unter Erzherzog Ferdinand (III.) (1590/97-1619/20)" Money Trend 10: 140-144.
Some variation in details of portrait or motives around the crown.
E.g. 1613:
