Duchy of Carinthia 1 Guldenthaler - Charles II Francis of Austria, 1565 – 1574

1 Guldenthaler - Charles II Francis of Austria from Duchy of Carinthia. Issued from 1565 to 1574. Struck in Silver. Measures 39 mm and weighs 24.3 g.

Obverse

Half sized armoured crowned portrait of Karl II of Habsburg facing right in a twisted circle. The crown divides the circle.

Reverse

Composite arms on a flat top shield, small shield of Carinthia (Kärnten) at centre, beaded circle.4 small shields divide the legend, Austria on top, Styria right, left Carniola (Krain) and below Gorz (Gorizia). Date at end of legend.