City of Schwyz Thaler, 1653
Information
Country
City of Schwyz
City of Schwyz
Currency
Gulden
(1621 – 1674)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Thaler
Year
1653
Ruler
Free city
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
29
Diameter (mm)
41
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Thaler from City of Schwyz. Issued in 1653. Struck in Silver. Measures 41 mm and weighs 29 g.
- Obverse
- Nimbate double-headed imperial eagle. Crown above. Coat of arms of Schwyz below.
- Reverse
- Saint Martin on horseback, riding right, with nimbus, wearing hat, cutting his cloak with a sword to clothe a beggar, sitting below, facing right, holding walking stick.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1653 | — |
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