12 Kreuzer ⅙ Reichsthaler - Ferdinand I Hall

Issuer Austrian Empire
Year 1556-1557
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 12 Kreuzer = Pfunder (1/5)
Currency Thaler (1520-1754)
Composition Silver
Weight 5 g
Diameter 26 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Markl#1689-1697, MT#129
Obverse description Portrait with beard, half size with crown and ornamented armour, holding sceptre in right hand, and left hand on the sword at the belt. 2 circles around, outermost beaded. Legend (starts 1h) for `Ferdinandus Dei Gratia Romanorum Hungariae Bohemiae Dalmatiae Croatiae ... Rex`
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering FERDI D G RO VNG BOE DAL CRO Z& REX
Reverse description Eagle with halo, head facing left, and a Tyrolean shield at center within 2 circles, the outermost beaded. Below, an orb with value cuts the circles and divides the legend. Legend (starts 7h) for `Infans Hispaniae Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae`
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering INF HISP ARCHID AVST D BVRG date
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1556 - -
1557 - -
Numisquare ID 6775464460
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