© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Pfunder - Ferdinand I Klagenfurt
| Silver | 5.6 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand I (1519-1564) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1527-1536 |
| Value | 12 Kreuzer = Pfunder (⅕) |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.6 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#141569 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of Carinthia (Kärnten) dividing the date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHIDVX CARINTIE DVX BVRGVND
Comment
1529 is not referenced in Markl, and Schulten adds a rare 1527.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pfunder coin is that it was minted during the reign of Ferdinand I, who was the first Emperor of the Austrian Empire and ruled from 1527 to 1536. The coin was minted in Klagenfurt, which is a city located in the southern part of Austria, and it was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal at the time. The coin weighed 5.6 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin of its size and denomination. Overall, the Pfunder coin is a rare and valuable piece of history that provides insight into the economic and political climate of the Austrian Empire during the 16th century.
