¼ Thaler - Matthias II 1609-1611 front ¼ Thaler - Matthias II 1609-1611 back
¼ Thaler - Matthias II 1609-1611 photo
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¼ Thaler - Matthias II

 
Silver (.882) 7.21 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Matthias II (II. Mátyás) (1608-1618)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1609-1611
Value
¼ Thaler (Tallér)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1754)
Composition
Silver (.882)
Weight
7.21 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#106527
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned 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 · AV · DV · BV · MA · MO · CO · TY · 1611 ·
K B

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The ¼ Thaler coin from Hungary, minted during the reign of Matthias II (1609-1611), features an unique design element - a small shield with the Hungarian coat of arms, which is placed above the main image of the king. This shield is a symbol of the country's independence and sovereignty, and it sets the coin apart from other coins of the time.