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¼ Thaler - Charles III
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (III. Károly) (1711-1740) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1714-1717 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler (Tallér) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#48244 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle in a rhombus cuts inscription - without pearl circle - into four quadrants, N B mintmark is divided in the middle.
Crowned straigth sided, straight on top fourfold (Hungarian-Bohemian-Hungarian-Bohemian) coat of arms in U shape cartouche on chest.
Crowned Austrian shield in center.
Date at the end of inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARCHID : AVS : DVX : BV : MA : MO : CO : TYR : 1716 ·
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
Interesting fact
The ¼ Thaler coin from Hungary, minted during the reign of Charles III (1714-1717), was made of silver and features an intricate design that includes the coat of arms of the Habsburg-Lorraine dynasty on one side and the Hungarian coat of arms on the other. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the unity between the Habsburg Empire and Hungary, highlighting the close political and economic ties between the two entities.
