1/2 Thaler, Ferdinand II, St. Polten 1625 replica minted in 1974

€348,219.00
LocationAustria
Year1974
TypeSouvenir medals/Replica
CompositionSilver (.900)
Weight17.7 g
Diameter34 mm
Thickness2 mm
ShapeRound
Technique
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSmooth
PeriodSecond Republic (1945-date)
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionLaureate portrait of emperor Ferdinand II. facing right, hallmark A 900 under the bust. Legend starting at 12 o`clock is divided at 6 o`clock by a mintmark.
Obverse letteringFERDINANDVS•II•D•G-R•I•S•A•G•HV•BO•REX
(Translation: Ferdinand II by grace of God forever majestic emperor of Romans, king of Germany, Hungary and Bohemia.)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionComposite arms on a crowned shield, small shield of Austria impaled with Burgundy at top centre, Golden Fleece order chain and twisted circle around the shield.
Reverse letteringARCHID•AVS•DVX-BVR•CO•TYR•1625
(Translation: Archeduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Count of Tyrol 1625)
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverMünze Österreich, Vienna, Austria (1194-date)
Mintage1974  - The date of mint is not displayed on the coin. -
Catalog ID9830110380
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