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½ Thaler - Joseph I
| Silver | 14 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Joseph I (I. József) (1705-1711) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1708-1711 |
| Value | ½ Thaler (Tallér) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#39143 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle in inner circle, K B mintmark divided by eagle's tail, no orb between the eagle's heads
Crowned fourfold (Árpádian stripes - Bohemian lion - Árpádian stripes - Bohemian lion) coat of arms in U shape cartouche
Uncrowned Austrian and Burgundian coat of arms in center shield.
Inscription without the pearl circle, date at the end.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARCHID · AV · DVX · BV · MAR · MOR · CO · TYR · 1709
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
Plain
Comment
KB = Körmöcbánya mint (Kremnica)Interesting fact
The ½ Thaler coin from Hungary, issued during the reign of Joseph I (1708-1711), features an interesting design element - a unique combination of Latin and Hungarian inscriptions. On one side, the coin bears the Latin inscription "Iosephus I Dei Gratia Romanorum Imperator" (Joseph I, by the grace of God, Emperor of the Romans), while the other side features the Hungarian inscription "Magyarország Királya" (King of Hungary). This blend of languages reflects the multicultural nature of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and highlights the significance of Hungary within the empire.
