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1 Thaler - Ferdinand II of Tyrol

1 Thaler - Ferdinand II of Tyrol - obverse1 Thaler - Ferdinand II of Tyrol - reverse

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Features

Issuer Landgraviate of Upper Alsace (Austrian States)
Landgrave Ferdinand II of Tyrol (Ferdinand II) (1564-1595)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1584-1595
Value 1 Thaler
Currency Thaler (1425-1634)
Composition Silver (.875)
Weight 28.79 g
Diameter 40 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
442941
References KLEM# 101, 146-160
Klemetsch Helmut; 2009. Die vorderösterreichische Münzstätte Ensisheim 1584-1632. Self-published, Vienna, Austria.
, MT# 572
Heinz Moser, Heinz Tursky. Die Münzstätte Hall in Tirol. Verlag Dr. Rudolf Erhard, Rum, Austria (2 volumes).

Obverse

Crowned portrait half length in armor facing right, holding a scepter in his right hand. Gemstone ornaments on armour.

Script: Latin

Lettering: FERDINAND : D : G : ARCHIDUX : AVSTRIÆ

Unabridged legend: Ferdinandus Dei Gratia Archidux Austriae

Translation: Ferdinand, by the grace of God, Archduke of Austria...

Reverse

Crowned shield with coat of arms (in 1 Hungary, 2 Bohemia, 3 composite 1 and 4 Castile, 2 and 3 Leon, 4 composite 1 and 4 Austria, 2 and 3 Burgundy; over all, a shield of Upper Alsace) with U-shaped chain of the Order of the Golden Fleece.
Latin legends around the edge with two small coats of arms, on the left that of Habsburg and on the right that of Ferrette.
Small M at COM; large Castile towers.

Script: Latin

Lettering: DVXBV RG LAND ALSA. COM PHIRT

Unabridged legend: Dux Burgundiae Landgravius Alsatiae Comes Phirtensis

Translation: ... Duke of Burgundy, Landgrave of Alsace, Count of Ferrette.

Edge

Plain

Mint

Ensisheim, France (1583)

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1584-1595)  Photo (fr) Couronne lisse, grosses tours

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Bullion value: USD 55.22 Search tips
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Actual silver weight: 0.810 oz
Current silver price: 68.18 USD/oz (see silver price )

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Picture 1 of the example of 1 Thaler - Ferdinand II of Tyrol
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Picture 1 of the example of 1 Thaler - Ferdinand II of Tyrol
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Picture 1 of the example of 1 Thaler - Ferdinand II of Tyrol
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