© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
¼ Thaler - Matthias II
| Silver (.882) | 7.21 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Matthias II (II. Mátyás) (1608-1618) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1617-1620 |
| 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#106546 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle holding sword and scepter, orb under the crown.
Straight, crowned fourfold coat of arms (Hungarian Árpád stripes, Bohemian lion, Bohemian lion, Hungarian Árpád stripes) on breast; Austrian-Burgundian twofold shield as chest shield;
Mintmark at the sides
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARCHID · AV · DV · BV · MA · MO · CO · TY · 1620 ·
K B
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Thaler coin from Hungary, minted during the reign of Matthias II (1617-1620), is that it 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 turul bird, which is a mythical creature in Hungarian folklore, believed to have the power to heal and protect. This unique design element sets the coin apart from other coins of its time and adds to its historical and cultural significance.
