½ Thaler, Switzerland

½ Thaler, Switzerland, 1656 obverse image½ Thaler, Switzerland, 1656 reverse image
½ Thaler coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Switzerland flagSwitzerland
  • Years of Minting:
    1656
  • Period:
    Free city
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    n/a
  • Mint:
    n/a
½ Thaler Reference Price

Reference Price

$79.99-$3500.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

½ Thaler Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Saint Martin on horseback, advancing right, with nimbus, using a sword to cut his cloak. Beggar facing right, sitting below.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Nimbate double-headed imperial eagle. Crown above. Coat of arms of Schwyz below.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

n/a

½ Thaler Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

MON : NOVA : SVITENSIS 1656

Reverse:

TVRRIS · FORTISS : NOMEN · DOM :

½ Thaler Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver

Size

½ Thaler sizes
  • Weight:13.54 g
  • Diameter:31 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:n/a

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