Counts of Dietrichstein 1 Thaler - Sigismund Ludwig, 1646 – 1653

1 Thaler - Sigismund Ludwig from Counts of Dietrichstein. Issued from 1646 to 1653. Struck in Silver. Measures 45 mm and weighs 27.9 g.

Obverse

Portrait facing right in a circle, date below bust. Legend (starts 12h) for "Sigismundus Ludovicus Comes Ab Dietrichstein"

Reverse

Crowned double headed imperial eagle with letters FIII on breast for Ferdinand III. below, the family arms on a small shield surrounded by the chain of the Golden Fleece. Inner circle inetrrupted below by a banderole with a motto. Légend around (starts 12h).