© Macho & Chlapovič a.s.
© Macho & Chlapovič a.s.
½ Thaler - Maria Theresa
| Silver (.833) | 14.03 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| Queen | Maria Theresa (Mária Terézia) (1740-1780) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1746-1747 |
| Value | ½ Thaler (Tallér) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 14.03 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#49054 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Standing glorified and crowned Madonna with child on her left arm divides K B mintnark.
Crowned twofold Hungarian shield below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S · MARIA · MATER · DEI · PATRONA · HUNG · 1746
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 Maria Theresa's reign (1746-1747) was minted during a time when Hungary was still part of the Austrian Empire. Despite being a standard circulation coin, it was made of silver (.833) and weighed 14.03 grams, which was relatively heavy for a coin of its denomination. This coin is now a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists.
