½ Thaler - Ferdinand III (Breslau) 1650 front ½ Thaler - Ferdinand III (Breslau) 1650 back
½ Thaler - Ferdinand III (Breslau) 1650 photo
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½ Thaler - Ferdinand III Breslau

1650 year
Silver 14.4 g -
Description
Issuer
Royal Mint of Silesia
King
Ferdinand III (1627-1657)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1650
Value
½ Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
14.4 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#395653
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned imperial double eagle.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARCHIDVX. AVST. DVX. BV. MA. MO. COM. T. Y. 1650

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler - Ferdinand III (Breslau) 1650 coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, specifically during the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). Despite the conflict, the Royal Mint of Silesia was able to produce high-quality coins like this one, which were used as a means of exchange and commerce. The coin's design, featuring Ferdinand III, reflects the political and cultural influences of the time.