½ Thaler - Maximilian I
| Silver (.894) | 14.41 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Maximilian I (I. Miksa) (1564-1576) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1573-1578 |
| Value | ½ Thaler (Tallér) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Silver (.894) |
| Weight | 14.41 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#105484 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Double-headed glorified eagle with wide open wings, on the breast fourfold curved shield: Hungarian Árpád stripes, Hungarian double cross, Dalmatian leopard heads, Bohemian lion. In chest shield Austrian bonds.
Mintmark at the sides by the feet of the eagle.
Above the neck of the eagle crowned Madonna on crescent, holding child in her right arm, scepter in her left.
Large shield.
Lettering:
ARCHI · DVX · AVS · DVX · BVRG · MARC · MORA · 1575
K B
Translation:
Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Marchio Moraviae -
Crown Prince of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Marquis of Moravia
Edge
Plain
Comment
C3-85 H#983 - KörmöcbányaC3-86 H#984 - Kassa
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler - Maximilian I 1573-1578 from Hungary is that it was minted during the reign of Maximilian I, who was the King of Hungary and Croatia from 1564 to 1576, and Holy Roman Emperor from 1575 to 1576. The coin features an image of Maximilian I on one side and the Hungarian coat of arms on the other. It was made of silver (.894) and weighs 14.41 grams.
