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½ Thaler - Charles III
1733 year| Billon (.000875 silver) | 14.25 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Charles III (1711-1740) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1733 |
| Value | ½ Thaler (Tallér) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1780) |
| Composition | Billon (.000875 silver) |
| Weight | 14.25 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#71642 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Smaller eagle, legend continues below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID AV D BV PRINC TRANSYL date
Translation: Archidux Austriae, dux Burgundiae, princeps Transilvaniae
Comment
R.: 56 H.: 914 ÉHIII: 568 KM#577Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler coin from the Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States) is that it was made of Billon, a metal alloy that contains only a small amount of silver (0.000875 silver), yet it still weighs 14.25 grams. This suggests that the coin was designed to be a practical and durable currency for everyday use, despite its relatively low silver content.
