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12 Kreuzer ⅙ Reichsthaler - Ferdinand I Vienna
| Silver (.882) | 5.3 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand I (1519-1564) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1556-1557 |
| Value | ⅙ Reichsthaler - 12 Kreuzer (⅕) |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver (.882) |
| Weight | 5.3 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#100666 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Eagle head left with halo, small shield of Tyrol at centre, value below in an orb.
Script: Latin
Lettering: INF HISP ARCHID AVST D BVRG date
Comment
Markl mentions 6 variants for the legend in 1556 and 3 in 1557.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 12 Kreuzer ⅙ Reichsthaler coin from the Austrian Empire is that it was minted during the reign of Ferdinand I, who was the first Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire from the House of Habsburg. This coin was minted in Vienna in 1556-1557 and features an image of Ferdinand I on one side and the Imperial Eagle on the other. The coin was made of silver (.882) and weighs 5.3 grams.
