½ Thaler - Charles III
| Silver | 14.20 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (III. Károly) (1711-1740) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1719-1732 |
| Value | ½ Thaler (Tallér) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.20 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#39148 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle in inner circle, K B mintmark is divided by eagle's tail, no orb between the heads of the eagle.
Crowned straight sided and straight on top fourfold imperial coat of arms in U shape cartouche on chest.
Crowned twofold Hungarian shield in center.
Inscription without a pearl circle, date at the end.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARCHID · AVS · D · BV · M · MOR · CO · TY · 1712 ·
K B
Translation:
Archidux Austriae, dux Burgundiae, marchio Moraviae comes Tyrolis -
Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Margrave of Moravia and Count of Tyrol
Edge
Inscribed
Lettering: CONSTATER CONTINET ORBEM
Translation:
He keeps the world together
"Unabänderlich hält er die Welt zusammen" (GE)
Interesting fact
The ½ Thaler coin from Hungary, minted during the reign of Charles III (1719-1732), is interesting because it was used as a means of payment for the common people, while the higher denominations were used by the wealthy. This coin was made of silver and weighed 14.20 grams, making it a tangible representation of the economic disparity between the rich and the poor during that time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1722 K B | 1204000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Thaler - Charles III 1719-1732 coin.
