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Holy Roman Empire, Ferdinand I of Habsburg (1503-1519-1564✟)
Country: County of Tyrol, Empire of Austria
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1522-1530)
Mint: Hall
Value: 6 Kreuzers (0.1)
Currency: Thaler (1520-1754)
Metal: Silver (.500)
Weight: 2.4 g
Diameter: 23 mm
Shape: Round (irregular)
Grade: VF (Hole)
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑→
References: Markl# 1642-1645, MT# 89
Obverse:
Portrait half size of Ferdinand I of Habsburg facing right, holding sceptre and sword within a circle, legend around.
Lettering: FERDINAN• PRINC• ET• INF• HISP
(Ferdinand Princeps et Infans Hispaniae).
Translation: Ferdinand Prince and Infant of Spain.
Reverse:
A cross divides in 4 quadrants, each with a shield within a circle, Austria, Spain, Burgundy and Tyrol. The cross divides the legend.
Lettering: ARCHI / D• AVST / COMIT / TIROL
(Archidux Austriae Comites Tirolis)
Translation: Archduke of Austria, Count of Tyrol.
Edge:
Smooth.
Mint:
Hall, modern-day Hall in Tyrol, Austria.
Comments:
Ferdinand I of Habsburg was born in Spain (Infans Hispaniae), brother of Emperor Charles V, and was himself Emperor of the Romans from 1556 to 1564.
Reference : Markl# 1642-1645, MT# 89
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces5...
Collection : Holy Roman Empire, Austrian Empire of Habsburg & German Empire