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¼ Thaler - Charles III
| Silver | 6.99 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (III. Károly) (1711-1740) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1716-1727 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler (Tallér) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.99 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#189683 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle in a rhombus cuts inscription - without pearl circle - into four quadrants, mintmark is divided in the middle (if there is)
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 : AVS : DVX : BV : MA : MO : CO : TYR : 1721 ·
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
ÉH#1193.a = H#1621 N BÉH#1193.b = H#1617 no mintmark - variations: CAROLVS ... R. IMP - D.BV ... MA.M.CO.
ÉH#1193.c = H#1618 no mintmark - F on shoulder
ÉH#1193.d = H#1622 N B - F on shoulder
Interesting fact
The ¼ Thaler coin from Hungary, minted during the reign of Charles III (1716-1727), was made of silver and weighed 6.99 grams. Despite its relatively small size, this coin was an important part of the Hungarian currency system at the time, and its design featured the coat of arms of Hungary on one side and the image of Charles III on the other. Additionally, the coin's silver content made it a valuable and sought-after currency, not only in Hungary but also in other parts of Europe.
