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Emperor Ferdinand III. Silver Thaler coin minted in 1653.

Emperor Ferdinand III. Silver Thaler coin minted in 1653.

Obverse: Wreathed and armored bust of Ferdinand III right. Date below lion´s head on shoulder drapery.
Legend: FERDINANDVS : III : D : G: ROM (Δ) : IM : SE : AV : GE HV : BO : REX *

Reverse: Crowned multiple coat-of-arms with acentered Imperial Eagle in the middle. All within Toison Order chain.
Legend: ARC : DVX . W (shield with cross) : AVSTD : - : VVR : S : K (crowned shield) : C : C : TYR

Mint Place: Vienna
Ruler: Leopold I "the Hogmouth".
Mint Official: Johann Conrad Richthausen (privy mark: (Δ))
Reference: Davenport 3183, Vogelhuber 206/6, Herinek 389, KM-977
Weight: 28.33 gm
Diameter: 45 mm