2 Thalers - Charles III

€49,205.00
IssuerHungary
Year1740
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value2 Thalers (Tallér)
CurrencyThaler (1526-1754)
CompositionSilver
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) ÉH#1180, H#1601, KM#325, Dav EC III#1061
Obverse descriptionLarge laureate curly wigged bust breaks inscriptions on the top and on the bottom, in elaborative dress. No inner circle. Inscription starts at left with a crowned Hungarian shield, ends at right with a Madonna and child stamp.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringCAR : VI · D : G : R : I : S : A : G : HI : H : B : REX ·
(Translation: Carolus VI Dei Gratia Romanorum Imperator Semper Augustus Germaniae, Hispaniarum, Hungariae, Bohemiae Rex - Charles VI by the grace of God Emperor of the Romans, Always August, King of Germany, Hispania, Hungary and Bohemia.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned imperial eagle, K B mintmark is divided by eagle`s tail. Crowned straight sided, straight on top fourfold coat of arms in U shape cartouche on chest. Crowned Hungarian coat of arms in center shield. No inner circle, Date at the end of inscription.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringARCHID : AU : D : BU : M : MOR : COM : TY : 1737 · K B
(Translation: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Margrave of Moravia and Count of Tyrol)
EdgeSmooth
MintKB
Kremnica, Slovakia(1328-date)
Mintage1740 KB - -
Catalog ID9061843670
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