1/2 Thaler - Ferdinand Charles

€61,768.00
IssuerTyrol, County of
Year1654
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Thaler
CurrencyThaler
CompositionSilver
Weight
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Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#983, MT#514
Obverse descriptionPortrait bare headed, facing right of Ferdinand Karl of Habsburg, Duke of Tyrol, within a circle. The top of the head breaks the circle. Legend (starts 1h) around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFERDINAND CAROL D G ARCHIDVX AVST 1 6 5 4
(Translation: Ferdinand Karl by the grace of God Archduke of Austria)
Reverse descriptionCrowned coat of Arms in a circle. Parts 1 of Hungary, 2 of Bohemia, 3 part of Austria and Burgundy, 4 of Habsburg. Below arms of Altösterreich. The crown divides the legend on top. Tyrol eagle at the centre, arms surrounded by the cord of the Golden Fleece. Legend around (starts 2h).
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDVX BVRGVNDIÆ COMES TYROLIS
Edge
Mint
Mintage1654  - -
Catalog ID1111592990
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