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1 Thaler - Charles VI Vienna
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Charles VI (Karl VI) (1711-1740) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1735-1740 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#70563 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned double headed imperial eagle with crowned arms composed of Castilla, Hungary, Bohemia and ancient Burgundy, at the center a small Austian shield, srrounded by the chain of the Golden Fleece. Legend around (starts 1h) divided by the tail feathers. Date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID:AUST:DUX • BU:COM:TYROL:1739
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from the Austrian Empire, minted between 1735 and 1740 during the reign of Charles VI, was made of silver and had a unique feature - it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of a ruler with a beard. This was a departure from the traditional depiction of rulers with clean-shaven faces, and it signaled a shift towards a more relaxed attitude towards facial hair in European society.
