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1/4 Thaler
| Issuer | Kempten, Free city of |
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| Year | 1622 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Three heraldic shields arranged two over one within the field: the upper two shields display the arms of Kempten (diagonal stripes), flanking a central ornamental boss, while the lower shield bears the imperial eagle. The date 1622 is centered above the upper pair of shields. The whole composition is enclosed within a rope-pattern inner border, with the circular legend reading around the periphery. |
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| Reverse description | Half-length bust of Emperor Ferdinand II facing three-quarters right, laureate and in armored dress, his right hand resting on the hilt of a sword and his left hand holding a scepter. Beneath the figure, a small shield bearing the crowned imperial double-headed eagle is displayed in the lower field. The imperial titles appear in a divided legend around the periphery, separated by ornamental stops. |
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| Reverse lettering | FERDINANDVS. II D. G. - ROM. IMP. SEMP. AVG. |
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