1 Thaler - Joseph I

€1.00
IssuerHungary
Year1709
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Thaler (Tallér)
CurrencyThaler (1526-1754)
CompositionSilver
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) ÉH#1154, H#1568, KM#283
Obverse descriptionArmoured non-laureate bust with heavy curly wig facing right breaks through inner circle above. Inscription around interrupted by crowned Hungarian shield and Madonna with child
Obverse script
Obverse letteringIOSEPHUS D : G · R · I · S · A · G H · B · 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 script
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
MintKB
Kremnica, Slovakia(1328-date)
Mintage1709 KB - - 49 000
Catalog ID5305454400
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