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

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"