1/2 Thaler - Ferdinand I Joachimstal

€2.00
IssuerKingdom of Bohemia
Year1548-1557
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Thaler
CurrencyThaler (1520-1754)
CompositionSilver
Weight14.36 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Markl#900, Diet#94, MB#104
Obverse descriptionThe portrait half size with armour facing right, of Ferdinand I bearded, sceptre at right hand, divides the date. Double circle, the outermost beaded. Mintmark divides lettering below bust.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFERDINAND D G ROM / BOEM HVN & REX
Reverse descriptionEagle, head left with halo, arms of Bohemia and Hungary with a small shield with Austria and castilla arms at center. Double circle, the outermost beaded. Legend (starts 12h) for `Infans Hispaniarum Archidux Austriae`
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringINFANS HISPANI ARCHIDVX AVST ou HISPANIAR
Edge
Mint
Mintage1548 (ab) - -
1549 (ab) - -
1550 (ab) - -
1553 (ab) - -
1556 (ab) - -
1557 (ab) - -
Catalog ID4484652130
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