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½ Thaler - Maria Theresa
| Silver | 14.410 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| Queen | Maria Theresa (Mária Terézia) (1740-1780) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1742-1744 |
| Value | ½ Thaler (Tallér) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.410 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#48250 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Standing radiant glorified and crowned Madonna with glorified child on left arm; orb in the left hand, scepter in the right; on a crescent.
Twofold crowned Hungarian coat of arms below divides mintmark and lettering above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S : MARIA MATER DEI PATRONA HUNG : 1743
K B
Translation:
Sancta Maria Mater Dei Patrona Hungariae
Saint Maria Mother of God, Protector of Hungary
Edge
Inscripted
Lettering: IUSTITIA ET CLEMENTIA
Translation: With Justice and Mercy
Interesting fact
The ½ Thaler coin from Hungary, minted between 1742 and 1744 during the reign of Maria Theresa, features an interesting fact. Despite being made of silver, the coin was not minted in Hungary but instead in the Austrian mint in Vienna. This is indicated by the presence of the Austrian coat of arms on the coin's reverse side. This fact highlights the historical connection between Austria and Hungary during the Habsburg rule.
