1/2 Thaler - Charles III

€1.00
IssuerHungary
Year1712-1718
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Thaler (Tallér)
CurrencyThaler (1526-1754)
CompositionSilver
Weight14.16 g
Dimensions34 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) ÉH#1186, H#1609, H#1610, KM#287
Obverse descriptionLaureate curly wigged bust in a simplified design dress breaks inscriptions on the top and on the bottom. Inscription around - without an inner pearl circle - starts on top. Crowned Hungarian shield and Madonna and child stamp break the inscription.
Obverse scriptLatin
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 in inner circle, K B mintmark is divided by eagle`s tail, no orb between the heads of the eagle. Crowned straight sided and straight on top fourfold imperial coat of arms in U shape cartouche on chest. Crowned twofold Hungarian shield in center. Inscription without a pearl circle, date at the end.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringARCHID : AUS : ·D · BU · M : MOR :CO : TY : 1718 · K B
(Translation: Archidux Austriae, dux Burgundiae, marchio Moraviae comes Tyrolis - Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Margrave of Moravia and Count of Tyrol)
EdgeSmooth
MintKB
Kremnica, Slovakia(1328-date)
Mintage1712 KB - -
1713 KB - -
1714 KB - -
1715 KB - -
1716 KB - -
1717 KB - -
1718 KB - -
Catalog ID1984448960
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