2 Thalers - Ferdinand II Posthumous, Hall

€2.00
IssuerCounty of Tyrol (Austrian States)
Year1564-1604
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Thalers
CurrencyThaler
CompositionSilver (.875)
Weight55.82 g
Dimensions40 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Roller milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)Valentin Koska
In circulation to
Reference(s) MT#307 , Dav EC I#8108B
Obverse descriptionHalf portrait of Ferdinand II with armour, holding scepter and sword, double plain inner circle. The top of the head breaks the circles. Arabesques as ornament on the front of the armour. Lion head on shoulder.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFERDINANDVSDGARCHIDVXAVSTRIA
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield with composite coat of arms including in 1 Hungary, 2 Bohemia, 3 composition of Castile and León, 4 of Austria and Burgundy. Small shield of Tyrol on top. Chain of the order of the Golden fleece around, inside a double inner circle.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDVX*BVRGVNDIA COMES*TIROLIS
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1564-1604)  - -
Catalog ID5401944850
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