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1 Thaler - Charles III
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (III. Károly) (1711-1740) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1712-1715 |
| Value | 1 Thaler (Tallér) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#33901 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle in inner circle, crown divides date on top, C H mintmark is divided by eagle's tail, orb between the heads of the eagle.
Crowned oval Hungarian coat of arms in U shape cartouche on chest.
Crowned Austrian shield in center.
Inscription in a pearl circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARCHID : AU : D : BU : M : MOR : COM : TY : 17 12 ·
C - H
PW
Translation:
Archidux Austriae, dux Burgundiae, marchio Moraviae comes Tyrolis -
Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Margrave of Moravia and Count of Tyrol
PW = Paul Wodrich
Engraver: Paul Wodrich
Edge
Inscripted
Lettering: CONSTANTER CONTINET ORBEM
Translation:
He keeps the world together
"Unabänderlich hält er die Welt zusammen" (GE)
Comment
CH = Pozsony mint (Bratislava, Pressburg)Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from Hungary, minted during the reign of Charles III (1712-1715), 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 had been tested for its silver content, ensuring its authenticity and value. This feature is not commonly found in other coins from the same period, making it a distinctive characteristic of the 1 Thaler coin from Hungary.
