© ECapoe
© ECapoe
2 Kreuzers - Ferdinand I Vienna
| Silver | 1.21 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand I (1519-1564) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1560-1563 |
| Value | ½ Batzen = 2 Kreuzer (1⁄30) |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.21 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#73082 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Imperial orb with value in a double circle, legend (starts 1h) for "Infans Hispaniae Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae".
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✿ INF HIS ARCHID AVST DVX BV date
ou B ou BVR ou BVRG
Comment
After 1558, Ferdinand became Emperor of the Romans after abdication of his brother Charles V.Variants exist in legend. Markl mentions 3 types 1560, 6 types 1561, 4 types 1562 and 1 type 1563. Différences: G or GE for Germaniae, B, BV BVR or BVRG for Burgundiae, a star or a flower after the date, an E between DG and RO on one 1560 type.
Example for 1563 with star and GE:
