AUSTRIA, Holy Roman Empire. Ferdinand II. Archduke, 1564-1595. AR Taler (39mm, 28.36 g, 12h). Hall mint. Struck 1577-1599. Crowned and armored half-length bust right, holding scepter over shoulder and resting hand on hilt of sword / Crowned and collared coat-of-arms. Moser & Tursky 267 var. (legends); Davenport 8094. Lightly toned, once cleaned, edge marks. Good VF.
From the Don T. Hayes Collection.