© Macho & Chlapovič a.s.
© Macho & Chlapovič a.s.
½ Thaler - Matthias II
| Silver (.882) | 14.41 g | 35.5 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Matthias II (II. Mátyás) (1608-1618) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1614-1616 |
| Value | ½ Thaler (Tallér) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Silver (.882) |
| Weight | 14.41 g |
| Diameter | 35.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#106498 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle holding sword and scepter, orb under the crown.
Curved, crowned fourfold coat of arms (Bohemian lion, Dalmatian leopard heads, Croatian fields, Slavonian marten) on breast; Austrian-Burgundian twofold shield as chest shield; Crowned Hungarian twofold shield below the eagle.
Mintmark at the sides
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARCHID · AV · DV ·BVR MA · MOR · CO · TYR · 1615
K B
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The ½ Thaler coin from Hungary, minted during the reign of Matthias II (1614-1616), features an unusual design on its reverse side. Instead of the usual coat of arms or other national symbols, the coin features a depiction of a turbaned man, believed to be a representation of a Ottoman Turk, holding a crescent-shaped banner. This design was likely meant to symbolize the Ottoman Empire's influence over Hungary at the time.
