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½ Thaler – Schwyz

Standard circulation coins

Switzerland

Context

Year: 1656

Country: Switzerland

Issuer: Schwyz

Period:

Free city

Currency:

Gulden

(1621—1674)

Subdivision: ½ Thaler = 3 Guldens

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Diameter: 31 mm

Weight: 13.54 g

Silver weight: 13.54 g

Shape: Round

Composition: Silver

Magnetic: No

References

KM: #25

Numista: #314862

Value

Bullion value: $39.28

Obverse

Description:

Double-headed imperial eagle, crowned, with Schwyz arms below.

Inscription:

MON : NOVA : SVITENSIS

1656

Script: Latin

Reverse

Description:

Saint Martin on horseback, cutting his cloak with a sword for a seated beggar below.

Inscription:

TVRRIS · FORTISS : NOMEN · DOM :

Script: Latin

Edge

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1656	—	—

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