6 Kreuzer - Ferdinand I Vienna
Obverse © Dazaya
Features
| Country | Austria - Habsburg |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1522-1530 |
| Value | 6 Kreuzer = ½ pfundner (0.1) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 2.96 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| References | Markl# 94-103 Die münzen, medaillen und prägungen mit namen und titel Ferdinand I. by Moriz Markl (A. Haase) |
Obverse
Crowned and armoured portrait to the right of Ferdinand I of Habsburg holding scepter, in a circle of pearls. Legend around for "Ferd. Princeps et Infans Hispaniae".
Lettering: FERDINAN• PRINC• ET• INF• HISPA
Reverse
A cross divides in 4 quadrants, a shield in each quadrant, Austria on top, the 4 verticle bars of Aragon to the right, the shield of Burgundy below and the tower of Castilla to the left, all within a beaded circle. Legend, divided by the cross for "Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae"
Lettering: ARCHI / D• AVST/ DUX• BV/ RGUND
Comments
Ferdinand was the son of Philip I of Castilla (son of Maximilian I of Habsburg).
Markl mentions 10 types with differences in legends numbered Markl#94 to Markl#103: combinations of HIS, HISP, HISPA, and B/VRGVN, BV/RGVN, BV/RGVND and AVS, AVST.
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| Year | Mintage | G | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1522-1530) | Wien - Markl #100 | ||||||||||
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