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10 Kreuzers - Ferdinand II of Tyrol Mühlau-Hall
1571 year| Silver (.930) | 3.63 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | County of Tyrol (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Ferdinand II (1564-1595) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1571 |
| Value | 10 Kreuzers (⅙) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver (.930) |
| Weight | 3.63 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#100663 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Composite arms in a shield including 1 Hungary, 2 Bohemia, 3 composition of Castilla and León, 4 of Austria and Burgundy. Double circle, the outermost beaded. Legend around starts 1h. Date above the shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DVX+BVRGVNDIE+COMES+TIROLIS ✿
Unabridged legend: Dux Burgundiae Comes Tirolis
Comment
Minted in Mühlau or Hall.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the region. The County of Tyrol was part of the Holy Roman Empire, and Ferdinand II was the ruler of the region at the time. The coin was minted in 1571, which was just a few years after the Protestant Reformation had begun to spread throughout Europe, leading to religious conflicts and political tensions in many areas, including the Tyrol region. Despite these challenges, the minting of this coin suggests that the local economy was still functioning and that there was a need for a standardized form of currency.
