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© Sincona AG
1 Thaler - Ferdinand III Vienna
1657 year| Silver | 29.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand III (1637-1657) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1657 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29.3 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#96351 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Composite arms with above, a shield with the imperial eagle. In the legend, between DVX and AVST, a W and a shield, btween SK and CC, a crowned shield of Austria and ancient Burgundy. Legend for "Archi Dux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Styriae Karinthiae Carniolae Comes Tyrolis".
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCH DVX // AVST D // BVR S K // C C TYR
Comment
Workshop mark (circle, downward-pointing triangle with dot) for JC Richthausen.Ant. KM#1834
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Ferdinand III (Vienna) 1657 coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Austrian Empire. The coin was minted in 1657, which was during the midst of the Great Plague of Vienna, which had a significant impact on the empire's economy and population. Despite this, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and detail, showcasing the resilience and skill of the mint's craftsmen during this difficult time.
