1/2 Thaler, Ferdinand II, St. Polten 1625 replica minted in 1974
1/2 Thaler, Ferdinand II, St. Polten 1625 replica minted in 1974
€348,219.00
Location
Austria
Year
1974
Type
Souvenir medals/Replica
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
17.7 g
Diameter
34 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Smooth
Period
Second Republic
(1945-date)
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description
Laureate 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 lettering
FERDINANDVS•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 script
Latin
Reverse description
Composite 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 lettering
ARCHID•AVS•DVX-BVR•CO•TYR•1625 (Translation: Archeduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Count of Tyrol 1625)
Reverse script
Latin
Engraver
Münze Österreich, Vienna, Austria (1194-date)
Mintage
1974 - The date of mint is not displayed on the coin. -