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30 Kreuzers ½ Guldenthaler - Ferdinand I Hall
| Silver | 11.9 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand I (1519-1564) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1561-1563 |
| Value | 30 Kreuzer (½) |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.9 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#80281 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Double headed imperial eagle with halos, on the breast, 4 fold shield with ancient Hungary and Bohemia, small Tyrol shield at center. Legend around (starts 1h) divided by the crown, date at end.
Script: Latin
Lettering: INF HIS ARCH AVS D BVR COM TIR date
Comment
Punctuation variants listed by Markl.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 30 Kreuzers ½ Guldenthaler coin from the Austrian Empire is that it was minted during the reign of Ferdinand I, who was the first Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire and the founder of the House of Habsburg. The coin features an image of Ferdinand I on one side and the Imperial Eagle on the other, symbolizing the power and influence of the Habsburg dynasty during that time.
