1/2 Thaler - Charles III

€18,064.00
IssuerHungary
Year1732-1740
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1/2 Thaler (Tallér)
CurrencyThaler (1526-1754)
CompositionSilver
Weight
Dimensions35 mm
Thickness2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) ÉH#1188, H#1613, H#1614, KM#313
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 the left. Crowned Hungarian shield and Madonna and child stamp are at the begninning and the end of the inscription.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAR · VI · D · G · R · I · S · A · G · HI · H · BO · 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 · AV · D · BV · M · MOR · COM · TY · 1712 · K B
(Translation: Archidux Austriae, dux Burgundiae, marchio Moraviae comes Tyrolis - Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Margrave of Moravia and Count of Tyrol)
EdgeInscripted
MintKB
Kremnica, Slovakia(1328-date)
Mintage1732 K B - -
1733 K B - -
1734 K B - -
1735 K B - -
1736 K B - -
1737 K B - -
1738 K B - -
1739 K B - - 12 000
1740 K B - - 56 000
Catalog ID3305077190
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