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1 Thaler - Ferdinand III Vienna
1651 year| Silver | 28.9 g | 45 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand III (1637-1657) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1651 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.9 g |
| Diameter | 45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#93532 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Composite arms with above, a shield of Tyrol. In the legend, between DVX and AVST, a W and a shield, btween SK and CC, a crowned shield of Austria and ancient Burgundy. Leged for "Archi Dux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Styriae Karinthiae Carniolae Comes Tyrolis".
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARC DVX // AVST D // BVR S K // C C TYR
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Ferdinand III (Vienna) 1651 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 still recovering from the devastation. Despite this, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and detail, with intricate designs on both sides. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's minting was a deliberate choice, as it was a valuable and coveted metal at the time, and its use was seen as a symbol of the empire's wealth and power.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1651 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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