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½ Thaler - Charles VI Kuttenberg
1719 year| Silver | 14.3 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Bohemia |
|---|---|
| King | Charles VI (Karl VI) (1711-1740) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1719 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.3 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#80852 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned double headed eagle with at center crowned shield composed of Castilla, Hungary, Austria and ancient Burgundy, at center arms of Bohemia, sceptre and sword in the talons. The mint mark (crossed hammers without letters) below divides the legend, no inner circle, date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID AV D BV / M MOR CO TY date
Comment
Differs from KM#668 by the legend without SIL, and from KM#688 by the armoured bust.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler - Charles VI (Kuttenberg) 1719 coin from the Kingdom of Bohemia is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled into the coin as a way to test its authenticity, as counterfeiters at the time were known to produce coins with a solid center. The presence of the hole in the center of the coin served as a way to verify its legitimacy and ensure that it was indeed made of silver, rather than a cheaper metal. This feature is a distinct characteristic of this particular coin and sets it apart from other coins of the time.
