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1 Thaler - Ferdinand III Graz
1641 year| Silver | 28 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand III (1637-1657) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1641 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#61478 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned composite arms with small Styria shield on top, chain of the Golden Fleece below. The crown divides the date above. Legend around (starts 1h).
Script: Latin
Lettering: + ARCHI + AVST + DVX + + BVRG + STYRIÆ + Ec + 1641
Unabridged legend: Archidux Austriae, dux Burgundiae Styriae, et caetera.
Translation: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy and Styria, etc.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Ferdinand III (Graz) 1641 coin from the Austrian Empire is that it features an image of the Holy Roman Emperor, Ferdinand III, on one side, and the Austrian coat of arms on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, with the Thirty Years' War taking place just a few decades prior, and the coin's design reflects the political and religious tensions of the era. Despite its age, this coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
