© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
Pfunder - Ferdinand I Linz
| Silver | 5.4 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand I (1519-1564) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1527-1528 |
| Value | 12 Kreuzer = Pfunder (⅕) |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.4 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#95752 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Composite arms with at 1 and 4, arms of Austria , and 2 and 3 arms of Spain (Castilla, Léon, Aragón and Navarra). Date above, within a beaded circle. Legend divided below by a small shield of Upper Austria (Linz).
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHIDVX AVST // DVX BVRGVNDIE
Comment
Markl documents numerous caption and punctuation variants for the 2 years.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pfunder - Ferdinand I (Linz) 1527-1528 coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Austrian Empire. The coin was issued during the reign of Ferdinand I, who was the first Emperor of the House of Habsburg to rule over the Austrian Empire. This was a time of significant economic growth and expansion for the empire, and the coin reflects this period of change and development.
