1/2 Thaler - Ferdinand II

€1.00
IssuerHungary
Year1630
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Thaler (Tallér)
CurrencyThaler (1526-1754)
CompositionSilver (.882)
Weight14.41 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) ÉH#905, H#1187, KM#86
Obverse descriptionLaureate bust facing right with wide curls, necklace and the ring of the order of the golden fleece;
Obverse script
Obverse letteringFERDINANDVS · II · D · G · R · IMP · S · AV · GER · HVNG · BO · 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 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 outside.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringARCHIDVX · AVS · DVX · BVR · COM · TYROLIS · 1630 · N B
EdgeSmooth
MintNB
Baia Mare, Romania
Mintage1630 N-B - -
Catalog ID8550964770
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