1/2 Thaler - Charles III

€189,669.00
IssuerHungary
Year1739
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Thaler (Tallér)
CurrencyThaler (1526-1754)
CompositionSilver
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) ÉH#1190, H#1616, KM#320
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. No crowned Hungarian shield and Madonna and child stamp break the inscription. NB mintmark is in a cartouche below
Obverse script
Obverse letteringCAROL · VI · D · G · R · I · S · A · GE · HI · HU · BO · REX NB
(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, no orb between the heads of the eagle breaks the inscription on the top and on the bottom. Crowned oval fourfold imperial coat of arms in U shape cartouche on chest. Crowned twofold Hungarian shield in center, small Madonna with a child above. No pearl circle, date at the end of the inscription.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringARCHID · AV · D · BV · M · MOR · COM · TYR · 1739 ·
(Translation: Archidux Austriae, dux Burgundiae, marchio Moraviae comes Tyrolis - Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Margrave of Moravia and Count of Tyrol)
EdgeSmooth
MintNB
Baia Mare, Romania
Mintage1739 NB - -
Catalog ID8193285810
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