© Macho & Chlapovič a.s.
© Macho & Chlapovič a.s.
1 Thaler - Ferdinand III
| Silver | 29 g | 44.5 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand III (III. Ferdinánd) (1637-1657) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1657-1659 |
| Value | 1 Thaler (Tallér) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29 g |
| Diameter | 44.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#189728 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Under the imperial crown, double-headed eagle holding sword and scepter with fourfold curved coat of arms (Hungarian Árpád stripes, Bohemian lion, Bohemian lion, Árpád stripes) with a center chest-shield of Austrian bonds and Burgundian stripes.
Mintmark at the feet of eagle
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHIDVX · AVS · DVX · BVR · MAR · MOR · CO · TYR · 1659 ·
Translation: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Margrave of Moravia and Count of Tyrol
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from Hungary, minted during the reign of Ferdinand III (1657-1659), is that it was used as a means of payment for the Habsburg army during the Great Turkish War. The coin's silver content and standardized design made it a reliable and widely accepted form of currency, facilitating transactions between soldiers, merchants, and other parties involved in the war effort.
