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2 Kreuzers - Ferdinand II of Tyrol
| Silver | 1.3 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | County of Tyrol (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Ferdinand II (1564-1595) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1567-1572 |
| Value | 2 Kreuzer = ½ Batzen (1⁄30) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#83482 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Eagle of Tyrol, head facing left, in a central shield, date above, within a circle. Legend around (starts 12h).
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DVX:BVRGVN:COM:TIROL ✿
ou TYRO ou TYROLIS
Unabridged legend: Dux Burgundiae Comes Tirolis
Comment
1567 to 1571, minted in Mühlau, 1571 and 1572 in Hall.The legend and the portrait varie (AVS or AVST).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Kreuzers coin featuring Ferdinand II of Tyrol is that it was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in the region. The County of Tyrol was a part of the Holy Roman Empire, and Ferdinand II was a prominent figure in the Counter-Reformation movement, which aimed to reform the Catholic Church and counter the spread of Protestantism. The coin's design, featuring an image of Ferdinand II, serves as a symbol of the political and religious tensions of the time.
