1 Thaler - Ferdinand II Graz

Features

Issuer	Duchy of Styria (Austrian States)
Duke	Ferdinand II (1590-1637)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Year	1617
Value	1 Thaler
Currency	Thaler
Composition	Silver
Weight	27.8 g
Diameter	42 mm
Shape	Round
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 86777
References	Herinek 1592-1657# 54, 54a, etc. Ludwig Herinek; 1970. Österreichische Münzprägungen / von 1592-1657. Münzhandlg Herinek, Vienna, Austria. , KM# 187 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). , Dav EC II# 3311 John Stewart Davenport; 1974. European Crowns 1600-1700. Self-published, Galesburg, Illinois, United States.

Obverse

Portrait half size with armour that forms an angle forward, with sceptre at right hand, inner circle. Crown reaching the rim.

Script: Latin

Lettering: FERDINANDVS D G ARCHIDVX AVSTRIÆ

Unabridged legend: Ferdinandus Dei Gratia Archidux Austriae

Translation: Ferdinand, by the grace of God, Archduke of Austria...

Reverse

Composite armes with Styrian shield at center, chain of the golden fleece around, date divided by the crown on top.

Script: Latin

Lettering: DVX BVRGVNDIÆ STYRIÆ Z 1617

Unabridged legend: Dux Burgundiae Styriae Etc

Translation: ... Duke of Burgundy, Styria, etc.

Mint

Graz, Austria

Comments

Ferdinand was Erzherzog of Innerösterreich until 1618 and was elected Emperor of the Romans in 1619. This coin was minted under his authority as Archduke.
Variants for the bust:
Main picture: Her#54a, 3 rows of rosettes on the armour.
Her#54, 4 rows of rosettes, right edge with rosettes:

Photo Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Her#55, 3 rows arabesques, none at right edge, ribbons at ends of Golden Fleece chain.
Her#56, rows of arabesques:

Photos Lanz Numismatik
Her#57: non divided date, Golden Fleece on obverse.
Her#58: non divided date, no Golden Fleece on obverse.

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Date	References
Undetermined
1617	Herinek 1592-1657# 54 Ludwig Herinek; 1970. Österreichische Münzprägungen / von 1592-1657. Münzhandlg Herinek, Vienna, Austria.	4 stripes
1617	Herinek 1592-1657# 54a Ludwig Herinek; 1970. Österreichische Münzprägungen / von 1592-1657. Münzhandlg Herinek, Vienna, Austria.	3 stripes
1617	Herinek 1592-1657# 55 Ludwig Herinek; 1970. Österreichische Münzprägungen / von 1592-1657. Münzhandlg Herinek, Vienna, Austria.
1617	Herinek 1592-1657# 56 Ludwig Herinek; 1970. Österreichische Münzprägungen / von 1592-1657. Münzhandlg Herinek, Vienna, Austria.
1617	Herinek 1592-1657# 57 Ludwig Herinek; 1970. Österreichische Münzprägungen / von 1592-1657. Münzhandlg Herinek, Vienna, Austria.	non divided date
1617	Herinek 1592-1657# 58 Ludwig Herinek; 1970. Österreichische Münzprägungen / von 1592-1657. Münzhandlg Herinek, Vienna, Austria.

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	Heritage Auctions 2026 May 26 Spotlight: German States World Coins Showcase Auction 61634 Lot 25024	26 May 2026	Undetermined	AU (NGC AU58)	USD 1830.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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