2 Thaler - Ferdinand III (Breslau) 1643-1650 front 2 Thaler - Ferdinand III (Breslau) 1643-1650 back
2 Thaler - Ferdinand III (Breslau) 1643-1650 photo
© H. D. Rauch

2 Thaler - Ferdinand III Breslau

 
Silver 56.07 g -
Description
Issuer
Royal Mint of Silesia
King
Ferdinand III (1627-1657)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1643-1650
Value
2 Thalers
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
56.07 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#422255
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle in circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ARCHIDVX AVST DVX BVR MAR MO C T Y 1650
G H

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Thaler coin from the Royal Mint of Silesia is that it features an image of Ferdinand III, the Holy Roman Emperor, on one side, and the coat of arms of Breslau (now Wrocław, Poland) on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, with the Thirty Years' War taking place from 1618 to 1648, and the coin's production was likely a way for the Royal Mint of Silesia to demonstrate its loyalty to the Holy Roman Empire and its ruler.