AUSTRIA. Holy Roman Empire. Ferdinand II, Archduke, 1564-1595. Taler (Silver, 40 mm, 28.15 g, 12 h), Ensisheim, no date. FERDINAND D G ARCHIDVX AVSTRIAE Cuirassed crowned half-length bust of Ferdinand to right, his right hand holding scepter over his shoulder, his left hand at his sword. Rev. DVX BVRG LAND ALSA COM PHIRT Crowned arms between small shields of Habsburg and Phirt. Davenport 8092. Klemesch 136. Voglh. 84. Nicely toned. Extremely fine.

From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector’s ticket), privately acquired from I. Wallin on 19 June 1989.