| Issuer | City of Schwyz |
|---|---|
| Year | 1656 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1/2 Thaler = 3 Guldens (1.5) |
| Currency | Gulden (1621-1674) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.54 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | |
| Orientation | |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | HMZ 2#789a, Divo/Tob17#1217, KM#25 |
| Obverse description | Nimbate double-headed imperial eagle. Crown above. Coat of arms of Schwyz below. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering |
MON : NOVA : SVITENSIS 1656 (Translation: Moneta nove Suitensis. New coin of Schwyz.) |
| Reverse description | Saint Martin on horseback, advancing right, with nimbus, using a sword to cut his cloak. Beggar facing right, sitting below. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering |
TVRRIS · FORTISS : NOMEN · DOM : (Translation: Turris fortissima nomen Domini. The name of the Lord is the strongest tower.) |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
1656 - - |
| Numisquare ID | 4236945620 |
| Additional information |
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