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© Sincona AG
1 Thaler - Ferdinand III Graz
1646 year| Silver | 28.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand III (1637-1657) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1646 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#96354 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned ornamented arms in oval shield, small Styria shield on top (panther spitting fire), surrounded by the chain of the order of the Golden Fleece, within a circle. The crown breaks the circle and divides the legend and the date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHI AVST DVX // BVRG STYRIÆ ETc
Comment
Date on both sides of the coin.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Ferdinand III (Graz) 1646 coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Austrian Empire. The Thirty Years War had just ended in 1648, and the empire was facing economic and political challenges. Despite these challenges, the coin was made with high-quality silver, indicating the value placed on currency and trade during this time period.
