© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
2 Thalers - Ferdinand II of Tyrol Posthumous; Hall ND
| Silver (.875) | 58 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Tyrol (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Ferdinand II (1564-1595) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1601-1604 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 58 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#100648 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Tyrol eagle with head left in a beaded circle. The wreath above contains a crown (MT#313) or an arabesque (MT#317).
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DVX•BVRGVNDI•COMES•TIROLI (313)
DVX•BVRGVNDIÆ•COMES•TIROLIS (317)
Unabridged legend: DUX BURGUNDIAE COMES TIROLIS
Engraver: Peter Hartenbeck
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted posthumously, meaning that it was created after the death of Ferdinand II of Tyrol, who the coin is named after. This is indicated by the "Posthumous" notation in the coin's description.
