3 Thalers - Ferdinand II 1623-1637 front 3 Thalers - Ferdinand II 1623-1637 back
3 Thalers - Ferdinand II 1623-1637 photo
© H. D. Rauch

3 Thalers - Ferdinand II

 
Silver (.882) 85.70 g -
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Ferdinand II (II. Ferdinánd) (1618-1637)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1623-1637
Value
3 Thalers (Tallér)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1754)
Composition
Silver (.882)
Weight
85.70 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#107199
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Under the imperial crown, double-headed eagle holding sword and scepter with fourfold curved coat of arms (Hungarian Árpád stripes, Bohemian lion, Bohemian lion, Árpád stripes) with a center chest-shield of Austrian bonds and Burgundian stripes.
Mintmark at the feet of eagle

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ARCHIDVX · AVS · DVX · BVR · MAR · MOR · CO · TYR · 1637 ·
K B

Translation: Archidux Austriae, dux Burgundiae, marchio Moraviae, comes Tyrolis

Edge

Plain

Comment

This coin was minted with the dies of Tallér H#1179, see below:
Thick strike.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 3 Thalers - Ferdinand II 1623-1637 coin from Hungary is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the region. The Thirty Years War, which lasted from 1618 to 1648, had a significant impact on the coinage of many European countries, including Hungary. The coin's mintage was likely affected by the war, and its production may have been limited due to the conflict. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the resilience of the people of Hungary during a time of great upheaval.