2 Ducat - Ferdinand II Vienna

Features

Country Austria - Habsburg
Emperor Ferdinand II (1619-1637)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1620-1635
Value 2 Ducat (4)
Currency Thaler (1520-1754)
Composition Gold (.986)
Weight 6.88 g
Shape Round
Demonetized Yes
References KM# 275,
  • Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248979.
  • Thomas Michael (editor), Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2016. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700 (7th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248573.
  • Thomas Michael (editor); 2016. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800 (7th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440247064.
  • Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900 (9th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248955.
  • Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000 (47th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248962.
Her# 113-127
Ludwig Herinek; 1970. Österreichische Münzprägungen. Münzhandlg Herinek, Vienna, Austria.

Obverse

Emperor in armour standing holding sceptre and orb, between 2 shields (Austria left and Niederösterreich = Wien, right). Beaded circle, legend around with mint mark below.

Lettering: FERDINANDVS II D G // R I S AVG G H B REX

Reverse

Crowned double headed imperial eagle with composite arms, orb between the 2 heads, beaded circle around. Small shield of Austria and ancient Burgundy below dividing the legend. Date at end of legend.

Lettering: ARCHID AVS DVX // BVR CO TYR ZC date

Comments

Note: Zc in the legend stands for Etc
Variations in time (details of portrait, orb between eagle's heads etc): ex. for 1630:

Images http://www.auktionen-fruehwald.com/

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1620 
1621 
1622 
1623 
1624 
1626 
1627 
1628 
1629 
1630 
1631 
1632 
1633 
1634 
1635 

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