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3 Thalers Silesian Estates; Siege issue
1621 year| Silver | 12.28 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Glogau (Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1621 |
| Value | 3 Thalers |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 12.28 g |
| Shape | Klippe |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#80656 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Uniface coin, blank.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Struck on a 3/4 Thaler diesPrevious listed under Austria: KM# 358
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the Thirty Years War (1618-1648), a conflict that devastated much of Europe and had significant impacts on the economy and political landscape of the time. The coin's minting in 1621, during the siege of the City of Glogau by the Swedish army, highlights the challenges and disruptions caused by the war, as well as the resilience and resourcefulness of the people who minted it.
