AUSTRIA. Tyrol. 6 Kreuzer, ND (1521-31). Hall Mint. Ferdinand I (1558-64). PCGS EF-40.
cf. Moser & Tursky 89. Obverse: half-length bust of archduke Ferdinand holding scepter and sword, "FERDINAND PRINC ET FNF HI" around (should be "FERDINAND PRINC ET INF HISP"); reverse: long cross pattée, four shields in quarters, "ARCHID AVS DVX BVRGV" around. Issued for the archduke as Infante of Spain long before he became king of Hungary and Holy Roman Emperor. Lustrous, boldly struck with a few weak spots. PCGS EF-40.
From the Trebuchet Collection.
Estimate: $70.00- $100.00