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1 Poltura - Charles III
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (III. Károly) (1711-1740) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1711-1731 |
| Value | 1 Poltura (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#48173 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Glorified and crowned Madonna with Jesus on left arm divides P H (Patrona Hungariae)
Inscriptions below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
P H
POLTURA
1717
Translation: Protector of Hungary
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Poltura coin from Hungary, minted during the reign of Charles III (1711-1731), was made of silver, but it was also one of the first coins in Europe to feature a depiction of a famous person on its obverse side. The coin features a portrait of Charles III, who was a member of the Habsburg dynasty and ruled over a vast territory that included Hungary, Austria, and other parts of Central Europe. This was a departure from the traditional practice of featuring mythological or allegorical figures on coins, and marked a shift towards more realistic and representational artwork on currency.
