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1 Thaler In the name of Ferdinand I; Hall ND
| Silver | 28.3 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Tyrol (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Ferdinand II (1564-1595) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1573-1576 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.3 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Roller milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#94623 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Eagle with head to the left with shield of Castilla and Austria, beaded inner circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✿ INF:HIS:ARCHIDVX:AVSTRIE:DVX:BVRG
Unabridged legend: Infante Hispaniae Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae
Translation: ...Infante of Spain, Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy.
Comment
Posthumous Thaler minted under the authority of the Archduke Ferdinand II. Minted witht he technique of the "rolling dies", named "Walzentaler" introduced shortly before in Hall (1550).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the region. The County of Tyrol was part of the Holy Roman Empire, and the coin was minted during the reign of Ferdinand I, who was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1558 to 1564. This was a time of religious conflict and political turmoil, and the coin may have been used as a symbol of stability and continuity in the region. Additionally, the fact that it was made of silver and weighs 28.3 grams suggests that it was a significant coin with a high value, which may have been used for large transactions or as a store of value.
