1 Thaler - Ferdinand III (Vienna) 1637-1648 front 1 Thaler - Ferdinand III (Vienna) 1637-1648 back
1 Thaler - Ferdinand III (Vienna) 1637-1648 photo
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1 Thaler - Ferdinand III Vienna

 
Silver 28.6 g 44 mm
Description
Issuer
Austrian Empire
Emperor
Ferdinand III (1637-1657)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1637-1648
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1520-1754)
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.6 g
Diameter
44 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#93802
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Crowned double headed imperial eagle in a beaded inner circle, small orb between the eagle's heads, composite arms at centre, small Austria shield below in legend. Date at end of legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARCHID AVS DVX // BVR CO TYR EC date

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Austrian Empire, minted between 1637 and 1648, is that it features an image of Ferdinand III, the Holy Roman Emperor, on one side, and the Imperial Eagle on the other. This coin was made of silver and weighs 28.6 grams.