| Issuer |
County of Tyrol
(Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Count |
Maximilian I (1486-1519)
Ferdinand II of Tyrol (Ferdinand II) (1564-1595) |
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
| Year | 1565 |
| Value | 8 Ducats (16) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 25.81 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 486516 |
| References | MT# 165a var Heinz Moser, Heinz Tursky. Die Münzstätte Hall in Tirol. Verlag Dr. Rudolf Erhard, Rum, Austria (2 volumes). Coin & Currency Institute (publisher). Gold Coins of the World. Coin & Currency Institute (8 volumes). |
3 Habsburg Emperors
3 busts facing right of Maximilian I, Charles V and Ferdinand II crowned, with chain of the order of the Golden Fleece, inside a beaded inner circle. Legend around (starts 12h).
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAXI CARO ET FERD D G RO CÆS REG HISP
Unabridged legend: Maximilianus Carolus Et Ferdinandus Dei Gratia Romanorum Caesarii Regii Hispaniarum
Engraver: Ulrich Ursentaler the Younger
Ornate shield with 10 fold greater coat of arms and small shield of Tyrol on top, inside a braided inner circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + DVX BVRGVNDIAE COMES TIROLIS
Unabridged legend: Duces Burgundiae Comites Tirolis
Engraver: Ulrich Ursentaler the Younger
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
This design was first made at Hall for this coin type: N# 94057
(Silver Thaler); the reverse was then changed for the design shown on that page: N# 486039
(still Silver Thaler). The same dies were then used to mint this 8 Ducats coin.
This design was used later by other emperors.
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