2 Thalers - Ferdinand II of Tyrol (Posthumous; Hall) ND (1601-1604) front 2 Thalers - Ferdinand II of Tyrol (Posthumous; Hall) ND (1601-1604) back
2 Thalers - Ferdinand II of Tyrol (Posthumous; Hall) ND (1601-1604) photo
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2 Thalers - Ferdinand II of Tyrol Posthumous; Hall ND

 
Silver 57.5 g -
Description
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
Weight
57.5 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#96052
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Tyrol eagle with head left in a beaded circle. The wreath above contains an arabesque.

Script: Latin

Lettering: DVX·BVRGVNDIÆ·COMES·TIROLIS

Unabridged legend: DUX BURGUNDIAE COMES TIROLIS

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted posthumously, meaning after the death of Ferdinand II of Tyrol, which adds a unique historical significance to the coin.