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2 Thalers - Ferdinand II Wedding; St Veit
1622 year| Silver | 58.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1622 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 58.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#127151 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
3 concentric circles. At centre the imperial eagle, then a circle with 4 oval shields of Austria, ancient Burgundy, Styria and Carinthia, then a circle with 8 shields of posessions or historical Habsburg territories, including probably Castilla and Leon above, Upper Austria and Tyrol below. The circles are divided on top by twin shields of Hungary and Bohemia, and below by the arms of the city of St Veil, St Vitus and a caldron.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIE STAT S VEIT date
Comment
Exists in 8 versions of the same size ranging from 33.8 g (1¼ Thaler) to 95 g.Wedding with Eleonora de Gonzage (second wedding for Ferdinand) took place on February 2, 1622.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1622 Austrian Empire 2 Thalers coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the wedding of Ferdinand II and Eleonora Gonzaga. The coin's obverse side depicts the couple's effigies, while the reverse side shows the coat of arms of the Habsburg dynasty and the Gonzaga family. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number minted, making it a sought-after piece among numismatists.
