1 Poltura - Charles III
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (III. Károly) (1711-1740) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1716-1740 |
| Value | 1 Poltura (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#48174 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Glorified and crowned Madonna with Jesus on left arm divides P H (Patrona Hungariae)
Inscriptions below
Lettering:
P H
POLTURA
· 1716 ·
N ·· B
Translation: Protector of Hungary
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Poltura coin from Hungary, minted during the reign of Charles III (1716-1740), was made of silver, but it was also one of the first coins in Europe to feature a depiction of a famous Hungarian leader, Francis II Rákóczi, on its reverse side. This was a significant departure from the traditional designs featuring royalty or religious symbols, and it reflected the growing nationalism and cultural pride in Hungary during that time.