36 Kreuzer - 1/2 Reichsthaler - Ferdinand I Hall

€66,299.00
IssuerAustrian Empire
Year1556-1557
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value36 Kreuzer (1/2)
CurrencyThaler (1520-1754)
CompositionSilver (.882)
Weight15.05 g
Dimensions35 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Markl#1682-1688
Obverse descriptionPortrait 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 scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFERDI D G RO VNG BOE DAL CRO Z& REX
Reverse descriptionEagle 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 scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ INF HIS ARCHID AVST D BVRG 1556
Edge
Mint
Mintage1556  - Markl #1682 -
1557  - (fr) Markl#1686 - 1688 -
Catalog ID2527368990
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