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1 Thaler - Ferdinand III
| Silver (.875) | 28.8 g | 44 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand III (III. Ferdinánd) (1637-1657) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1638-1659 |
| Value | 1 Thaler (Tallér) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 28.8 g |
| Diameter | 44 mm |
| Thickness | 2.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#33905 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
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 · 1648 ·
Translation: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Margrave of Moravia and Count of Tyrol
Edge
Plain
Comment
C3-338- H#1241- ÉH#939a: Pointed beard on the portraitC3-339 - H#1242 - ÉH#939a: Rounded beard on the portrait
Reference: CNH.III.#338 & CNH.III.#339
CNH.III.#340 - H#1243 - ÉH#939.b: see on a separate page
CNH.III.#341 - H#1244 - ÉH#939.c: see on a separate page
1636
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from Hungary, minted during the reign of Ferdinand III (1638-1659), is that it was part of a series of coins issued during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The coin's silver content, weighing 28.8 grams, was a significant departure from the previous copper coins that had been used in the region, and marked a shift towards the use of precious metals in currency. This change was likely driven by the growing influence of trade and commerce in the region, and the need for a more reliable and stable currency. The coin's design, featuring an image of Ferdinand III, also reflects the political and cultural influences of the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1638 K-B | 22000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1639 K-B | 13000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1640 K-B | 24000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1641 K-B | 59000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1642 K-B | 29000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1643 K-B | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1648 K-B | 140000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1649 K-B | 261000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1650 K-B | 281000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1651 K-B | 305000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1653 K-B | 367000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1654 K-B | 385000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1656 K-B | 390000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1657 K-B | 365000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1658 K-Bv | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Thaler - Ferdinand III 1638-1659 coin.
