© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
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1 Thaler - Sigismund Ludwig
| Silver | 28 g | 45 mm |
| Issuer | Counts of Dietrichstein (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Sigismund Louis (1631-1664) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1638-1647 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28 g |
| Diameter | 45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#86449 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned double headed imperial eagle with letters FIII on breast for Ferdinand III. below, the family arms on a large shield. Within the inner circle, a motto, legend around (starts 12h).
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBER BARO IN // HOLLENBVRG
SVB ALIS PROTEGENTIBVS TVIS
Translation: Under the protection of your wings
Comment
The Dietrichstein family received the title "Liber Baro" or "Freiherr" from Maximilian I.Hollenburg is a castle in Carinthia (Kärnten) in Austria. Complete name was Sigmund Ludwig von Dietrichstein-Ebebau-Pulsgau-Hollenburg.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Counts of Dietrichstein is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the initials "S L" (for Sigismund Ludwig) located above the coat of arms on the reverse side of the coin. This subtle detail highlights the personal influence of Sigismund Ludwig, the Count of Dietrichstein, on the design of the coin.
