1/2 Thaler - Ferdinand II of Tyrol

Issuer Landgraviate of Upper Alsace (Austrian States)
Year 1580
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Thaler
Currency Thaler (1425-1634)
Composition Silver (.875)
Weight 14.38 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KLEM#234 , MT#562 , Hahn#31
Obverse description Crowned half-length armoured figure holding sceptre over right shoulder, left hand on sword pommel. Armour ornate with arabesques. Crown divides an inner circle and the legend around.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering FERDINAN : D : G : ARCHI : AVSTRIÆ ❀
Reverse description Crowned shield with composite coat of arms with central shield of Upper Alsace, chain of the Order of Golden Fleece around, two small shields of the Habsburg at left and of Ferrette at right divide legend.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering DVX* BVR*LA* ALS:CO: FER*
Edge Plain
Mint
Mintage ND (1580) - -
Numisquare ID 4952054560
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