2 Thalers - Ferdinand II of Tyrol

Features

Issuer Landgraviate of Upper Alsace (Austrian States)
Landgrave Ferdinand II of Tyrol (Ferdinand II) (1564-1595)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1584-1595
Value 2 Thalers
Currency Thaler (1425-1634)
Composition Silver (.875)
Weight 56 g
Shape Round
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
132608
References KLEM# 11a-15a
Klemetsch Helmut; 2009. Die vorderösterreichische Münzstätte Ensisheim 1584-1632. Self-published, Vienna, Austria.

Obverse

Crowned half-length armoured figure holding sceptre over right shoulder. Armour ornate with arabesques.

Script: Latin

Lettering: FERDINAND D G ARCHID AVSTRIÆ

Reverse

Crowned manifold arms with central shield of Upper Alsace, 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

Mint

Ensisheim, France (1583)

Comments

Thick double thaler minted with Thaler dies. Mentionned by Klemetsch at the Thalers page.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1584-1595) 

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