1 Poltura - Charles III
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (III. Károly) (1711-1740) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1714-1725 |
| Value | 1 Poltura (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#189713 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Glorified and crowned Madonna with Jesus on left arm divides N B mintmark
Inscriptions below
Lettering:
· N B ·
POLTVRA
1716
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Poltura coin from Hungary, minted during the reign of Charles III (1714-1725), was made of silver, but it was also one of the first coins to use a unique feature called "bullet points" or "dents" on the edges. These small, raised dots or lines around the rim of the coin were used to help prevent counterfeiting and make it easier for people to tell genuine coins from fake ones. This innovative feature was a precursor to the reeding or grooving that is commonly found on coins today.
