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© Sincona AG
½ Thaler
1656 year| Silver | 13.54 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | City of Schwyz |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1656 |
| Value | ½ Thaler = 3 Guldens (1.5) |
| Currency | Gulden (1621-1674) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.54 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#314862 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saint Martin on horseback, advancing right, with nimbus, using a sword to cut his cloak. Beggar facing right, sitting below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TVRRIS · FORTISS : NOMEN · DOM :
Translation:
Turris fortissima nomen Domini.
The name of the Lord is the strongest tower.
Interesting fact
The ½ Thaler coin from the City of Schwyz, made of silver and weighing 13.54g, is interesting because it was issued during a time when the Swiss Confederation was still a relatively new entity, having been formed just over a century prior in 1648. The coin's design likely reflects the cultural and political influences of the time, and its silver content would have made it a valuable and sought-after currency in the region. Additionally, the fact that it was a standard circulation coin suggests that it was widely used in everyday transactions, making it a tangible piece of history that connects us to the past.
