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© Macho & Chlapovič a.s.
1 Thaler - Charles III
| Silver | 28.6 g | 44.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 28.6 g |
| Diameter | 44.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#49104 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, K B mintmark is divided by eagle's tail, no orb between the heads of the eagle.
Crowned straight sided and straight on top fourfold imperial coat of arms in U shape cartouche on chest.
Crowned twofold Hungarian shield in center.
Inscription without a pearl circle, date at the end.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARCHID : AU : D : BU : M : MOR : COM : TY : 1712 ·
K B
Translation:
Archidux Austriae, dux Burgundiae, marchio Moraviae comes Tyrolis -
Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Margrave of Moravia and Count of Tyrol
Edge
Inscripted
Lettering: CONSTANTER CONTINET ORBEM
Translation:
He keeps the world together
"Unabänderlich hält er die Welt zusammen" (GE)
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from Charles III's reign (1712-1715) was used as a means of payment in Hungary during a time of great economic change. The coin was introduced as part of a broader effort to reform the country's currency and stabilize the economy, which had been struggling with inflation and debasement of the currency. The use of silver in the coin's minting was a deliberate choice to create a more stable and trustworthy currency, as silver was seen as a more reliable store of value than other metals. Despite the challenges of the time, the 1 Thaler coin remained a widely used and trusted form of payment throughout Hungary, and it remains a valuable collector's item to this day.
