Kingdom of Bohemia ½ Thaler - Ferdinand I, 1548 – 1557

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Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Kingdom of Bohemia Kingdom of Bohemia
Currency Thaler (1520 – 1754)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Thaler - Ferdinand I
Year 1548 – 1557
Ruler Ferdinand I (1556–1564)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 14.36
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Thaler - Ferdinand I from Kingdom of Bohemia. Issued from 1548 to 1557. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 14.36 g.

Obverse
The portrait half size with armour facing right, of Ferdinand I bearded, sceptre at right hand, divides the date. Double circle, the outermost beaded. Mintmark divides lettering below bust.
Reverse
Eagle, head left with halo, arms of Bohemia and Hungary with a small shield with Austria and castilla arms at center. Double circle, the outermost beaded. Legend (starts 12h) for "Infans Hispaniarum Archidux Austriae"

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1557 (ab) —
1556 (ab) —
1553 (ab) —
1550 (ab) —
1549 (ab) —
1548 (ab) —

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