¼ Thaler - Matthias II
| Silver (.882) | 7.21 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Matthias II (II. Mátyás) (1608-1618) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1611-1613 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler (Tallér) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Silver (.882) |
| Weight | 7.21 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#106539 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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.
Lettering:
ARCHID · AV · DV · BV · MA · MO · CO · TY · 1610 ·
K B
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The ¼ Thaler coin from Hungary, minted during the reign of Matthias II (1611-1613), features an unusual design on its reverse side. Instead of the typical coat of arms or other national symbols, the coin bears an image of a turkey, which was a rare and exotic bird in Europe at the time. This unique design choice was likely a nod to the Turkish influence on Hungarian culture during the Ottoman Empire's expansion into Eastern Europe.
