¼ Thaler - Matthias II
1616 year| Silver (.882) | 7.21 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Matthias II (II. Mátyás) (1608-1618) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1616 |
| 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#106544 |
|---|---|
| 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
Lettering:
ARCHID · AV · DV · BV · MA · MO · CO · TY · 1616 ·
K B
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The ¼ Thaler coin from Hungary, minted in 1616 during the reign of Matthias II, features an interesting design element - a unique coat of arms on the reverse side. The coat of arms depicts the Hungarian royal symbols, including a double-headed eagle, a crown, and a shield with the Hungarian national colors. This design was used during Matthias II's reign and is a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
