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1 Thaler - Franz Eusebius
| Silver | 29.1 g |
| Issuer | Counts of Trautson (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Francis Eusebius (1663-1728) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1708-1715 |
| Value | 1 Speciesthaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29.1 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#61155 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
The 4 fold-arms (1 the imperial eagle with R, 2 the falcon of Falkenstein, 3 the rooster of Sprechenstein, 4 the Capricorn for Schrovenstein, in the centre, the horseshoe of the House of Trautson) are surrounded by 4 helmets each below the same symbols as the arms. Date divided below. Legend (starts 2h) for "Liber Baro in Sprechenstein et Schrovenstein". IN with small letters.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L B IN SPRECHEN ET SCHROVENSTEIN
17 15
Comment
The Haus Trautson from Tyrol was ground in the 13th century under Emperor Rodolph I, hence the R in the arms on the eagle. It received the County of Falkenstein (Niederösterreich) at the end of the 16th century (1572) from Emperor Maximilian II.Sprechenstein belonging to the Trauston family, is located in Italy, current South Tyrol. Only the ruins of the Burg Schrofenstein still exist in Stanz bei Landeck in Austrian Tyrol.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Counts of Trautson (Austrian States) is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the initials "F.E." (Franz Eusebius) on the reverse side, which was a personal touch added by the Count himself.
