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1 Thaler - Charles III
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (III. Károly) (1711-1740) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1730-1740 |
| Value | 1 Thaler (Tallér) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#33899 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, K B mintmark is divided by eagle's tail.
Crowned straight sided, straight on top fourfold coat of arms in U shape cartouche on chest.
Crowned Hungarian coat of arms in center shield.
No inner circle,
Date at the end of inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARCHID : AU : D : BU : M : MOR : COM : TY : 1737 ·
K B
Translation: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Margrave of Moravia and Count of Tyrol
Edge
Inscripted
Lettering: CONSTANTEM CONTINET ORBEM
Translation:
He keeps the world together
"Unabänderlich hält er die Welt zusammen" (GE)
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from Hungary, minted during the reign of Charles III (1730-1740), was made of silver and was used as a standard circulation coin in the country. What's interesting about this coin is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled into the coin to signify that it was made of pure silver, as silver was a highly valued metal at the time. The hole also served as a way to test the authenticity of the coin, as it was difficult to counterfeit a coin with a small hole in the center. This feature makes the 1 Thaler coin from Hungary a distinctive and interesting collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1731 KB | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1737 KB | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1738 KB | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1739 KB | 308000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1740 KB | 262000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Thaler - Charles III 1730-1740 coin.
