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Thaler - Ferdinand II
| Silver (.882) | 28.82 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand II (II. Ferdinánd) (1618-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1630-1636 |
| Value | 1 Thaler (Tallér) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Silver (.882) |
| Weight | 28.82 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#106928 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Under the imperial crown, double-headed eagle holding sword and scepter with crowned twofold straight Hungarian coat of arms (Árpád stripes, double cross on a triple hill) with no center chest-shield.
Mintmark at the feet of eagle inside.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARCHIDVX · AVS · DVX · BVRG · COMES · TYR · 1630 ·
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Edge
Plain
Comment
C.III.:279 H.:1180 ÉH:899 - No crown on Hungarian shield, mintmark outside of eagle's legsC.III.:280 H.:1181 ÉH:900 - No crown on Hungarian shield, Hungarian royal orb in between the 2 heads of eagle, mintmark inside of eagle's legs
C.III.:281 H.:1182 ÉH:901 - Crowned Hungarian shield, mintmark inside of eagle's legs
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Thaler - Ferdinand II 1630-1636 from Hungary made of Silver (.882) weighing 28.82 g is that it was used as a means of payment for soldiers during the Thirty Years' War.
