Austria. Ferdinand II. 1619–1637

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Original silver thaler from Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor (1619–1637), minted in Austria in the early 17th century, featuring the emperor in armor on the obverse and a crowned Habsburg coat of arms on the reverse; ungraded.

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Austria / Holy Roman Empire
Ferdinand II (1619–1637)
Silver Thaler
An original silver thaler of Ferdinand II Habsburg, Holy Roman Emperor, issued during the early 17th century.
The obverse depicts a finely engraved bust of the emperor in armor, holding imperial regalia, surrounded by a Latin legend reflecting his titles.
The reverse features an elaborate crowned coat of arms representing the Habsburg dominions, composed of multiple heraldic fields, enclosed by a decorative legend typical for the period.
This type of thaler is characteristic of the Baroque era and reflects the political and artistic identity of the Habsburg monarchy.
Highlights
large silver denomination of the Holy Roman Empire
detailed imperial portrait
complex multi-field Habsburg coat of arms
historically significant issue from the reign of Ferdinand II

Austria / Holy Roman Empire
Ferdinand II (1619–1637)
Silver Thaler
An original silver thaler of Ferdinand II Habsburg, Holy Roman Emperor, issued during the early 17th century.
The obverse depicts a finely engraved bust of the emperor in armor, holding imperial regalia, surrounded by a Latin legend reflecting his titles.
The reverse features an elaborate crowned coat of arms representing the Habsburg dominions, composed of multiple heraldic fields, enclosed by a decorative legend typical for the period.
This type of thaler is characteristic of the Baroque era and reflects the political and artistic identity of the Habsburg monarchy.
Highlights
large silver denomination of the Holy Roman Empire
detailed imperial portrait
complex multi-field Habsburg coat of arms
historically significant issue from the reign of Ferdinand II

Details

Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
Yes
Country/province
Austria
Year/period and variation
1619–1637
Ruler
Ferdinand II
Precious metal
Silver
Condition
Ungraded
Number of objects
1
Theme
Austria / Holy Roman Empire Ferdinand II (1619–1637) Silver Thaler
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Objects sold
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