2 Kreuzers - Ferdinand I (Hall) 1561-1563 front 2 Kreuzers - Ferdinand I (Hall) 1561-1563 back
2 Kreuzers - Ferdinand I (Hall) 1561-1563 photo
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2 Kreuzers - Ferdinand I Hall

 
Silver 1.3 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Austrian Empire
Emperor
Ferdinand I (1519-1564)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1561-1563
Value
½ Batzen = 2 Kreuzer (1⁄30)
Currency
Thaler (1520-1754)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.3 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#123784
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Double headed eagle with halo and a Tyrol shield on breast, beaded inner circle, legend (starts 1h) for "Infans Hispaniae Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Comes Tirolis".

Script: Latin

Lettering: INF HIS ARCH AV D B CO TIR

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Kreuzers - Ferdinand I (Hall) 1561-1563 coin from the Austrian Empire is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The coin was minted during the reign of Ferdinand I, who was the Holy Roman Emperor and King of Bohemia, and it features an image of him on one side and the Imperial Eagle on the other. This coin was used as a means of currency during a time when the Empire was facing religious conflicts, political turmoil, and economic challenges. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the enduring legacy of the Austrian Empire.