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½ Thaler - Ferdinand I Prague

Features

Issuer Kingdom of Bohemia
King Ferdinand I (1526-1564)
Type Standard circulation coins
Year 1557
Value ½ Thaler
Currency Thaler (1520-1754)
Composition Silver
Weight 14.35 g
Diameter 34.8 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
560062

Obverse

Crowned and armored half-length figure facing right, holding scepter, divides the date. Legend around an inner circle, divided by a crowned F in a shield at bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FERDINAN D G RO BOEM HVN REX
1517
F

Unabridged legend: Ferdinandus Dei Gratia Romanorum Bohemiae Hungariae Rex

Translation: Ferdinand, by the grace of God, King of the Romans, of Bohemia and Hungary...

Reverse

Crowned double headed imperial eagle, shield on breast with coat of arms of Bohemia and Hungary, smaller shield at center with coat of arms of Austria and Castile. Legend around an inner circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering: INFA HISPANIA ARCHIDVX AVSTRIE

Unabridged legend: Infans Hispaniarum Archidux Austriae Etc

Translation: ... Infant of Spain, Archduke of Austria.

Edge

Plain

Mint

Prague, Czech Republic

Comments

Mintmarks:
(d) Crowned F in shield - Prague mint mark
(e) Crossed flower - mintmaster Ludwig Neufahrer

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1557 (d+e)

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