© AUREA Numismatika
© AUREA Numismatika
1 Thaler - Ferdinand III St. Veit
1629 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand III (1637-1657) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1629 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#105926 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned ornate flat-topped arms in Order chain
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHIDVX · AV // STRIÆ · ETC · 1629 ·
Comment
Prev. Austria KM#699.3.***
Wrongly attributed to Glatz because of HG (Huser Glatzensis) mintmark. Newest numismatic literature indicates that mint master Hans Georg Perro of St. Veit minted those coins in Carinthia.
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Victor Katz (Huser Glacensis, Berliner Münzblätter 1933, S. 20-25)
Gerhard Eggerth (Wer war HG?, Mitteilungen der Österreichischen Numismatischen Gesellschaft 35, 2, 1995, S. 21-25)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Ferdinand III (St. Veit) 1629 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 reflect the influences of the Renaissance and the rise of modern nation-states. The coin's silver content and intricate design make it a valuable collector's item today, and its historical significance offers a fascinating glimpse into the economic and cultural developments of the era.
