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6 Kreuzers - Ferdinand I Hall ND
| Silver (.500) | 2.75 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand I (1519-1564) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1522-1530 |
| Value | 6 Kreuzers (0.1) |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 2.75 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#51895 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
A cross divides in 4 quadrants, each with a shield within a circle, Austria, Spain, Burgundy and Tyrol. The cross divides the legend "Archidux Austriae Comites Tirolis"
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHI / D• AVST / COMIT / TIROL
Translation: Archduke of Austria, Count of Tyrol
Comment
Ferdinand I of Habsburg was born in Spain (Infans Hispaniae), brother of Emperor Charles V, and was himself Emperor of the Romans from 1556 to 1564.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Kreuzers - Ferdinand I (Hall) ND (1522-1530) coin from the Austrian Empire is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Ferdinand I, who was the first Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire and the first monarch to rule over the newly formed Austrian Empire. This was a time of religious conflict and political turmoil, with the Protestant Reformation gaining momentum and the threat of Ottoman invasion looming over Europe. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency throughout the region, reflecting the strength and resilience of the Austrian Empire during this period.
