1/2 Thaler - Joseph I

€1.00
IssuerHungary
Year1708-1709
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Thaler (Tallér)
CurrencyThaler (1526-1754)
CompositionSilver
Weight14.35 g
Dimensions37 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) ÉH#1157, H#1575, KM#280
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 scriptLatin
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 pearl circle, date at the end.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringARCHID · AV · DVX · BV · 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)
Mintage1708 K B - -
1709 K B - -
Catalog ID1148475970
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