Ferdinand II. Large Silver Thaler, Nurnberg dated 1623
beautiful, rare and early silver thaler, struck by the City of Nurnberg with the titles of Emperor Ferdinand II, who was one of the important key-figures of the 30-Years war and the main supporter of the Holy League (the catholic anti-protestant alliance).
Obverse: Coat of arms of Holy Roman Empire above, between arms of Nurnberg below. Date (1623) in fields.
Legend: + MONETA . ARGENTEA . REIPVB . NVRENBERG :.
Reverse: Imperial crown above nimbate double-headed imperial eagle.
Legend: + FERDINANDI . II : D:G: ROMAN : IMPER : SEMP AVGVST : D : P :
Mint Master: Georg Nurnberger (privy mark: cross)
Reference: Davenport 5636, Kellner 230b, KM-52(b).
Mint Place: Nuremberg (as free City within the Holy Roman Empire).
Weight: 28.93 gm
Diameter: 41 mm