1 Thaler - Joseph I

€1.00
IssuerHungary
Year1709
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Thaler (Tallér)
CurrencyThaler (1526-1754)
CompositionSilver
Weight28.73 g
Dimensions43.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) ÉH#1155, Dav EC III#1021, H#1569, KM#284
Obverse descriptionArmoured non-laureate bust with heavy curly wig facing right breaks through inscription, there is no inner circle. Inscription around interrupted by crowned Hungarian shield and Madonna with child
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIOSEPHUS D : G · R · I · S · A · GE HV · BO · REX
(Translation: Josephus Dei Gratia Romanorum Imperator Semper Augustus Germaniae Hungariae Rex - Joseph, by the grace of God Emperor of the Romans, Always August, King of Germany, Hungary.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned imperial eagle in inner circle, K B mintmark divided by eagle`s tail, no orb between the eagle`s heads Crowned fourfold (Árpádian stripes - Bohemian lion - Árpádian stripes - Bohemian lion) coat of arms in U shape cartouche; uncrowned Austrian and Burgundian coat of arms in center shield. Inscription in a pearl circle, date at the end
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringARCHIDVX · AVS · DVX · BVR · MAR · MOR · CO · TYR · 1709 K B
(Translation: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Margrave of Moravia and Count of Tyrol)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1709  - mintage includes km283 - 49 000
Catalog ID1064422190
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