Thaler - Ferdinand II 1633-1637 front Thaler - Ferdinand II 1633-1637 back
Thaler - Ferdinand II 1633-1637 photo
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Thaler - Ferdinand II

 
Silver (.882) 28.82 g 43.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Ferdinand II (II. Ferdinánd) (1618-1637)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1633-1637
Value
1 Thaler (Tallér)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1754)
Composition
Silver (.882)
Weight
28.82 g
Diameter
43.5 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#106930
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 ·
N B

Edge

Plain

Comment

Variations in legend exist

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Thaler - Ferdinand II 1633-1637 from Hungary made of Silver (.882) weighing 28.82 g is that it was used as a means of payment for the soldiers of the Holy Roman Empire during the Thirty Years' War.