1 Guldenthaler - Ferdinand II

€424,882.00
IssuerTyrol, County of
Year1574-1575
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Thaler
CurrencyThaler
CompositionSilver (.93055)
Weight24.64 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Roller milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MT#214, 215#
Obverse descriptionHalf-length bust crowned and armored on the right, in harness-style armor, holding a scepter in the right hand and the left hand on the pommel of the sword. The top of the crown protrudes slightly from the inner circle. Value in cartouche in exergue.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering✿·FERDINANDVS·D:G·ARCHIDVX·AVST· (60)
Reverse descriptionSpanish shield with the arms of the Archduke, in 1 of Hungary, in 2 of Bohemia, in 3, countermarked in 1 and 4 of Castile, in 2 and 3 of Leon, in 4, countermarked in 1 and 4 of Austria, in 2 and 3 of Burgundy; shield surrounded by the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece, whose sheep cuts the legend at the bottom. Date above the shield.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering✿DVX:BVRGVNDIE COMES:TIROLIS ·1574·
Edge
Mint
Mintage1574  - (fr) #214 -
1575  - (fr) #215 -
Catalog ID7964861470
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