1 Thaler - Ferdinand III 1639-1644 front 1 Thaler - Ferdinand III 1639-1644 back
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1 Thaler - Ferdinand III

 
Silver 28.95 g 46 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Ferdinand III (III. Ferdinánd) (1637-1657)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1639-1644
Value
1 Thaler (Tallér)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1754)
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.95 g
Diameter
46 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#188449
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Under the imperial crown, double-headed eagle holding sword and scepter with twofold curved Hungarian coat of arms in an oval cartouche; without a center chest-shield
Mintmark at the feet of eagle
An orb between the heads of the eagle

Lettering: ARCHIDVX · AVS · DVX · BVR · COMES · TYR · 1639 ·

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from Hungary, minted during the reign of Ferdinand III (1639-1644), is that it was used as a means of payment for soldiers during the Thirty Years' War. The coin was valued at 1/4 of a standard thaler, and its silver content made it a reliable and valuable form of currency during a time of economic instability.