Austria 1621 1/2 thaler KM-261

Sincona sale 97, lot 1947

This specimen was lot 1947 in SINCONA Auction 97 (Zürich, May 2025), where it sold for 325 CHF (about US$472 including buyers' fees). The catalog description^[1] noted,

"RDR / ÖSTERREICH, Ferdinand II. 1619-1637. 1/2 Taler 1621, Wien. Münzmeister Matthias Fellner. Gutes sehr schön. Feine Patina. (Holy Roman Empire, Ferdinand II, 1619-37, Good Very Fine, Nicely toned.)"

This type was struck 1620-24 for emperor Ferdinand II at Vienna. It is often confused with KM 447, which depicts archduke Leopold and was struck at Hall.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 14.2 g, silver, this specimen 14.41 g.

Catalog reference: KM 261, Herinek 684.

Sources:

• Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
• ^[1]Richter, Jurg, SINCONA Auction 97: World and Swiss Coins and Medals, SINCONA Bullion Auction, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2025.

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