½ Thaler - Ferdinand II of Tyrol
Features
| Issuer |
Landgraviate of Upper Alsace
(Austrian States)  |
|---|---|
| Landgrave |
Ferdinand II of Tyrol (Ferdinand II) (1564-1595)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Year | 1580 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1425-1634) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 14.38 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 490023 |
| References | KLEM# 234 Klemetsch Helmut; 2009. Die vorderösterreichische Münzstätte Ensisheim 1584-1632. Self-published, Vienna, Austria. , MT# 562 Heinz Moser, Heinz Tursky. Die Münzstätte Hall in Tirol. Verlag Dr. Rudolf Erhard, Rum, Austria (2 volumes). Wolfgang Reinhard Otto Hahn; 1971. Typenkatalog der Münzen der bayerischen Herzöge und Kurfürsten 1506-1805 = Type Catalogue of the Coins of the Bavarian Dukes and Electors 1506-1805. Klinkhardt & Biermann, Braunschweig, Lower Saxony, Germany. |
Obverse
Crowned half-length armoured figure holding sceptre over right shoulder, left hand on sword pommel. Armour ornate with arabesques. Crown divides an inner circle and the legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FERDINAN : D : G : ARCHI : AVSTRIÆ ❀
Unabridged legend: Ferdinandus Dei Gratia Archidux Austriae
Translation: Ferdinand, by the grace of God, Archduke of Austria...
Reverse
Crowned shield with composite coat of arms with central shield of Upper Alsace, chain of the Order of Golden Fleece around, two small shields of the Habsburg at left and of Ferrette at right divide legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DVX• BVR•LA• ALS:CO: FER•
Unabridged legend: Dux Burgundiae Landgravius Alsatiae Comes Ferretae
Translation: ... Duke of Burgundy, Landgrave of Alsace, Count of Ferrette.
Edge
Plain
Mint
Ensisheim, France (1583)See also
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Numista Rarity index: 95
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Bullion value: USD 27.43
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Actual silver weight: 0.405 oz
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