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Thaler - Ferdinand II

 
Silver (.882) 28.40 g 47 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Ferdinand II (II. Ferdinánd) (1618-1637)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1620-1637
Value
1 Thaler (Tallér)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1754)
Composition
Silver (.882)
Weight
28.40 g
Diameter
47 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#37470
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Under the imperial crown, double-headed eagle holding sword and scepter with fourfold curved coat of arms (Hungarian Árpád stripes, Bohemian lion, Bohemian lion, Árpád stripes) with a center chest-shield of Austrian bonds and Burgundian stripes.
Mintmark at the feet of eagle

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ARCHIDVX · AVS · DVX · BVR · MAR · MOR · CO · TYR · 1636 ·
K B

Translation: Archidux Austriae, dux Burgundiae, marchio Moraviae, comes Tyrolis

Edge

Plain

Comment

KB = Körmöcbánya mint (Kremnica)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Thaler - Ferdinand II 1620-1637 from Hungary made of Silver (.882) weighing 28.40 g is that it was used as a means of payment for the Habsburg army during the Thirty Years' War.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1620 K-B 67000 - - - - - -
1630 K-B 130000 - - - - - -
1631 K-B 255000 - - - - - -
1632 K-B 181000 - - - - - -
1633 K-B 80000 - - - - - -
1635 K-B 78000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Thaler - Ferdinand II 1620-1637 coin.