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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
5 Thalers - Ferdinand III
| Silver | 143 g | 47 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand III (III. Ferdinánd) (1637-1657) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1651-1654 |
| Value | 5 Thalers (Tallér) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 143 g |
| Diameter | 47 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#188356 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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 · AVST · DVX · BVR · MAR · MOR · CO · TY · 1651 ·
Edge
Plain
Comment
Identical design with ÉH#939 1 Tallér, see belowInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Thalers - Ferdinand III 1651-1654 coin from Hungary is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the region. The Thirty Years War had just ended in 1648, and the Hungarian kingdom was struggling to rebuild and maintain its independence from the neighboring Habsburg Empire. Despite these challenges, the coinage during this period remained consistent and of high quality, with the 5 Thalers coin being a prime example. Its silver content and intricate design made it a valuable and sought-after currency, both within Hungary and beyond its borders.
