© Auktionen Frühwald
© Auktionen Frühwald
2 Thalers - Ferdinand II of Tyrol ND
| Silver (.875) | 56 g | - |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Upper Alsace (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Ferdinand II of Tyrol (Ferdinand II) (1564-1595) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1584-1595 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1425-1634) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 56 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#132608 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned manifold arms with central shield of Upper Alsace, Order of Golden Fleece around, two small shields of the Habsburg at left and of Ferrette at right divide legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DVX // BVR LA // ALS CO // FER
Unabridged legend: Dux Burgundiae Landgraviatus Alsatiae Comes Ferretae
Comment
Thick double thaler minted with Thaler dies. Mentionned by Klemetsch at the Thalers page.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, particularly in the Holy Roman Empire. Ferdinand II was the ruler of Tyrol and the coin was minted in the Landgraviate of Upper Alsace, which was a region that was part of the Austrian States. The coin's minting was likely a response to the economic and political instability of the time, as rulers often turned to coinage as a way to finance their military campaigns and maintain power. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the resilience of the people who lived during that era.
