Thaler - Ferdinand II

€106,931.00
IssuerHungary
Year1636
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Thaler (Tallér)
CurrencyThaler (1526-1754)
CompositionSilver (.882)
Weight28.82 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) ÉH#903, H#1184, KM#106
Obverse descriptionLaureate bust facing right with wide curls, necklace and the ring of the order of the golden fleece; Larger portrait cuts through the inner circle, armour is florally decorated
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFERDINANDVS · II · D · G · R · I · S · AVG · GER · HVN · BOH · REX *
(Translation: Ferdinandus II. Dei Gratia Romanorum Imperator Semper Augustus Germaniae, Hungariae, Bohemiae Rex - Ferdinand II., by the grace of God Emperor of the Romans, Always August, King of Germany, Hungary, Bohemia.)
Reverse descriptionUnder the imperial crown, double-headed eagle holding sword and scepter with non-crowned, curved twofold straight Hungarian coat of arms (Árpád stripes, double cross on a triple hill) with no center chest-shield. Mintmark at the feet of eagle inside.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringARCHIDVX · AVS · DVX · BVRG · COMES · TYR · 1636 · N B
EdgeSmooth
MintNB
Baia Mare, Romania
Mintage1636 N-B - -
Catalog ID5123181850
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