© H. D. Rauch
© H. D. Rauch
Pfunder - Ferdinand I Graz
1527 year| Silver | - | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand I (1519-1564) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1527 |
| Value | 12 Kreuzer = Pfunder (⅕) |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#162688 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Composite arms with palms and date above, 2 small shields of Styria and Tyrol are superimposed, within a beaded circle. Legend divided below by a small shield of Styria.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHIDVX AVST // RIE DVX STIRIE
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pfunder - Ferdinand I (Graz) 1527 coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in the Austrian Empire. The coin was minted in 1527, just a few years after the death of Maximilian I, who had ruled the empire for over 40 years. This period saw a lot of political and economic upheaval, including the Protestant Reformation and the rise of the Ottoman Empire. Despite these challenges, the Pfunder coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency throughout the empire.
