AUSTRIA. Holy Roman Empire. Ferdinand III, Emperor, 1637-1657. Taler 1654 KB (Silver, 44 mm, 28.34 g, 11 h), Kremnitz (Kremnica). FERDINAND(madonna with child)III•D:G•RO•I•S•AVG GER (coat of arms)HV•BOH•REX• Laureate and draped bust of Ferdinand III to right. Rev. •ARCHIDVX•AVS•DVX•BVR•MAR•MOR•CO•TY•1654• Crowned and nimbate double eagle with crowned coat of arms on its chest. Davenport 3198. Herinek 481. KM 107. Cleaned and with very minor scratches, otherwise, very fine.

From the collection of Fridolin Schwitter (1903-1969), owner of ‘Graphische Kunstanstalt Schwitter AG’ in Basel.