½ Thaler - Matthias II 1612-1613 front ½ Thaler - Matthias II 1612-1613 back
½ Thaler - Matthias II 1612-1613 photo
© H. D. Rauch

½ Thaler - Matthias II

 
Silver (.882) 14.41 g -
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Matthias II (II. Mátyás) (1608-1618)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1612-1613
Value
½ Thaler (Tallér)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1754)
Composition
Silver (.882)
Weight
14.41 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#106496
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned curved fourfold coat of arms (Hungarian Árpád stripes-Hungarian double cross, Bohemian lion, Dalmatian leopard heads, Moravian eagle) with an Austrian - Burgundian twofold chest shield divide KB mintmark.
Order of the golden fleece necklace within inner circle, date in legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARCHID·AVS·DVX·BVR· MAR·MO·CO·TYR·1612

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The ½ Thaler coin from Hungary, minted during the reign of Matthias II (1612-1613), features an intricate design on its reverse side, including a depiction of the Hungarian coat of arms and the royal crown.