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1 Thaler - Ferdinand III Graz
1638 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand III (1637-1657) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1638 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#66446 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned arms within flat-topped shield, small Styria shield on top (panther spitting fire), surrounded by a baroque frame and the chain of the order of the Golden Fleece, within a circle. The crown breaks the circle and divides the legend. Legend (starts 1h) for "Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Styriae Etc"
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHI AVS DVX // BVR STYRIÆ ETC
Comment
Previous KM#428Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Ferdinand III (Graz) 1638 coin from the Austrian Empire is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thaler was a widely used currency at the time, and the coin's design and minting process were heavily influenced by the reigning monarch, Ferdinand III. The coin's silver content and intricate design made it a valuable and sought-after currency, not only in the Austrian Empire but also throughout Europe.
