½ Thaler - Charles VI (Kuttenberg) 1712 front ½ Thaler - Charles VI (Kuttenberg) 1712 back
½ Thaler - Charles VI (Kuttenberg) 1712 photo
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½ Thaler - Charles VI Kuttenberg

1712 year
Silver 14.2 g 36 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Bohemia
King
Charles VI (Karl VI) (1711-1740)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1712
Value
½ Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1520-1754)
Composition
Silver
Weight
14.2 g
Diameter
36 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#80610
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned double headed eagle with at center arms of Bohemia, sceptre and sword in the talons. The mint mark (B W with crossed hammers) below divides the legend, date at end of legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GERM HISP HUNG ET / BOHEMIAE REX date
B W

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler - Charles VI (Kuttenberg) 1712 from Kingdom of Bohemia is that it was minted during the reign of Charles VI, who was the Holy Roman Emperor and King of Bohemia from 1711 to 1740. This coin was minted in the city of Kuttenberg, which is now known as Kutná Hora in the Czech Republic. The coin was made of silver and weighs 14.2 grams, making it a significant and valuable piece of currency during its time.