¼ Thaler - Charles III


Silver	7 g	34 mm

Description

Issuer	Hungary
King	Charles III (III. Károly) (1711-1740)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1727-1740
Value	¼ Thaler (Tallér)
Currency	Thaler (1526-1754)
Composition	Silver
Weight	7 g
Diameter	34 mm
Thickness	1.3 mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-10-05

References

Numista	N#18065
Rarity index	87%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle in a rhombus cuts inscription - without pearl circle - into four quadrants, N B mintmark is divided in the middle.
Crowned oval fourfold (Hungarian-Bohemian-Hungarian-Bohemian) coat of arms in U shape cartouche on chest.
Crowned Austrian-Burgundian shield in center.
Date at the end of inscription

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ARCHID : AUS : D : BU : M : MOR : CO : TYR : 1737 ·
N B

Translation:
Archidux Austriae, dux Burgundiae, marchio Moraviae comes Tyrolis -
Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Margrave of Moravia and Count of Tyrol

Edge

Plain

Comment

Nagybánya mint

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ¼ Thaler coin from Hungary, minted during the reign of Charles III (1727-1740), is that it was part of a series of coins that were minted to commemorate the coronation of Charles III as the King of Hungary. The coin features an image of the king on one side and the Hungarian coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the union between the Habsburg dynasty and the Kingdom of Hungary. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number minted during its time, making it a sought-after piece for numismatists and history enthusiasts.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1733 NB		-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Thaler - Charles III 1727-1740 coin.