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10 Kreuzers - Ferdinand I Hall
| Silver (.500) | 3.85 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand I (1519-1564) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1560-1564 |
| Value | 10 Kreuzers (⅙) |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 3.85 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#51898 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Double headed imperial eagle in a circle with 4-fold shield (ancient Hungary at 1 and 3, Bohemia at 2 and 4). Tyrol eagle at the center. Legend (starts 1h) for "Infans Hispaniae Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Comes Tirolis"
Script: Latin
Lettering: INF·HIS·ARCH·AVST·D:BVR·CO·TIR· date
Comment
Numerous variants in punctuation. Markl#1754 to 1772.Illustrated here Markl#1761
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Kreuzers - Ferdinand I (Hall) 1560-1564 coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the Austrian Empire. The coin was minted during the reign of Ferdinand I, who was the first Emperor of the House of Habsburg to rule over the Austrian Empire. This was a time of great religious and political tension, as the Protestant Reformation was gaining momentum and the Empire was facing challenges from neighboring powers. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency throughout the Empire, and its silver content made it a valuable and sought-after commodity.
