½ Thaler - Anthony III 1730 front ½ Thaler - Anthony III 1730 back
½ Thaler - Anthony III 1730 photo
© H. D. Rauch

½ Thaler - Anthony III

1730 year
Silver 14.65 g 36 mm
Description
Issuer
County of Montfort-Peggau (German States)
Count
Anthony III (Anton III) (1693-1733)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1730
Value
½ Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
14.65 g
Diameter
36 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#405741
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Madonna and child with snake at feet, stars around head, eagle above head, God with triangle halo spreading his arms shining rays, dividing date and surrounded by legend.

Lettering:
DVRCH GOTT, VNTER MARIÆ SCHVTZ WURDT DIS GETRVCKHT DEM FEINDT ZU TRVTZ·
17 30

Interesting fact

The ½ Thaler coin from County of Montfort-Peggau (German States) made of Silver weighing 14.65 g is interesting because it was minted during the reign of Anthony III, who was the Count of Montfort-Peggau from 1714 to 1733. This coin is a rare example of a standard circulation coin from that time period and region, and its silver content makes it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.