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1 Thaler - Ferdinand II Graz
1623 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1623 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#59971 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned arms in chain of the Order of the Golden Fleece. Small shield of Styria at center top of the arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHI:AVST:DVX: :BVR:STYRIÆ:ETC.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Austrian Empire, minted in 1623 during the reign of Ferdinand II, is that it was used as a means of payment for the soldiers fighting in the Thirty Years' War. The coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely accepted metal at the time, and it was divided into smaller denominations to facilitate transactions. Despite the challenges of wartime, the coin remained a stable currency, and its use helped to support the economy of the Austrian Empire during this period.
