© Auktionen Frühwald
© Auktionen Frühwald
½ Thaler - Matthias II
| Silver (.882) | 14.41 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Matthias II (II. Mátyás) (1608-1618) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1615-1616 |
| Value | ½ Thaler (Tallér) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Silver (.882) |
| Weight | 14.41 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#106503 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle holding sword and scepter, orb under the crown.
Straight, crowned fourfold coat of arms (Bohemian lion, Dalmatian leopard heads, Croatian fields, Slavonian marten) on breast; Austrian-Burgundian twofold shield as chest shield;
Mintmark at the sides
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARCHID · AV · DV · BVR MA · MO · CO · TYR · 1616
K B
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The ½ Thaler coin from Hungary, minted during the reign of Matthias II (1615-1616), features an intricate design on its reverse side, showcasing the coat of arms of the Hungarian kingdom, which includes a shield with the Árpád stripes, a symbol of the Hungarian state, surrounded by two angels and topped with a crown.
