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¼ Thaler - Ferdinand I Joachimsthal

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Issuer Kingdom of Bohemia
King Ferdinand I (1526-1564)
Type Standard circulation coins
Year 1553
Value ¼ Thaler
Currency Thaler (1520-1754)
Composition Silver
Weight 7 g
Diameter 29 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
560079

Obverse

Crowned and armored bust right divides the date, holding scepter. Legend around an inner circle with mint mark at the end and Austrian shield at 5h.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FERDINAN D G RO BOE HVN & RE
1560

Unabridged legend: Ferdinandus Dei Gratia Romanorum Bohemiae Hungariae Etc Rex

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

Reverse

Eagle left with large 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: INFANS HISPANIAR ARCHIDVX AV

Unabridged legend: Infans Hispaniarum Archidux Austriae

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

Mint

Joachimsthal, modern-day Jáchymov, Czech Republic

Comments

Mintmark: clover.

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