© H. D. Rauch
© H. D. Rauch
Pfunder - Ferdinand I Vienna
| Silver | 5.6 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand I (1519-1564) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1520-1527 |
| 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#79508 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Composite arms with at 1 and 4, arms of Austria (Austria, Lower Austria, ancient Burgundy and Styria, a small Tyrolean eagle at center), and 2 and 3 arms of Spain (Castilla, Léon, Aragón and Navarra). Date above, within a beaded circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARCHIDVX AVSTRIE DVX BVRGVN
ou BVRGVND ou BVRGVNDI ou BVRGVNDIE
Comment
Numerous variants for legend and punctuation. Ex. with HISPAN on obverse in 1524: