1/2 Thaler, Ferdinand II, St. Polten 1625 replica minted in 1974

Location Austria
Year 1974
Type Coin replica
Composition Silver (.900)
Weight 17.7 g
Diameter 34 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Smooth
Period Second Republic (1945-date)
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description Laureate portrait of emperor Ferdinand II. facing right, hallmark A 900 under the bust. Legend starting at 12 o`clock is divided at 6 o`clock by a mintmark.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering FERDINANDVS•II•D•G-R•I•S•A•G•HV•BO•REX
(Translation: Ferdinand II by grace of God forever majestic emperor of Romans, king of Germany, Hungary and Bohemia.)
Reverse description Composite arms on a crowned shield, small shield of Austria impaled with Burgundy at top centre, Golden Fleece order chain and twisted circle around the shield.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ARCHID•AVS•DVX-BVR•CO•TYR•1625
(Translation: Archeduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Count of Tyrol 1625)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 9830110380
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