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36 Kreuzer - ½ Reichsthaler - Ferdinand I Hall
| Silver (.882) | 15.05 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand I (1519-1564) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1556-1557 |
| Value | 36 Kreuzer (½) |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver (.882) |
| Weight | 15.05 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#66299 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Eagle with halo, head facing left, and a Tyrolean shield at center within 2 circles, the outermost beaded. Below, an orb with value cuts the circles and divides the legend. Legend (starts 7h) for "Infans Hispaniae Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae"
Script: Latin
Lettering: + INF HIS ARCHID AVST D BVRG 1556
Comment
The different types for Markl are punctuation variantsInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Ferdinand I, who was the first Emperor of the Austrian Empire and ruled from 1556 to 1557. The coin's design features an image of Ferdinand I on one side and the Austrian coat of arms on the other. The use of silver in the coin's minting was a significant departure from the previous copper coins that were commonly used at the time, and it marked a shift towards the use of more valuable metals in coinage.
