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1 Thaler - Charles II Francis of Austria Graz
| Issuer | Styria, Duchy of |
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| Year | 1574-1576 |
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| Value | 1 Thaler |
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| Obverse description | Armored bust of Archduke Charles II of Inner Austria facing right, wearing a crown and elaborate plate armor with a ruff collar and chain of the Order of the Golden Fleece visible at the chest. The figure holds a scepter over the right shoulder and is rendered in fine relief with detailed chasing of the armorial decoration. A beaded inner border frames the design, with the Latin legend CAROLVS D G ARCHIDVX AVSTRIA distributed around the periphery. |
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| Obverse lettering | CAROLVS D G ARCHIDVX AVSTRIÆ |
| Reverse description | A rampant Styrian panther facing left at center, depicted with open jaws exhaling flames and forelegs raised, set within a beaded inner circle. The beast is shown in high relief with detailed rendering of its spotted pelt and flowing tail. The date appears in the upper field divided by the panther's body, while the Latin legend DVX BVRGVNDIÆ STYRIÆ Z & is distributed around the outer border, referencing Charles II's ducal titles. |
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