1 Thaler - Charles VI (Vienna) 1720-1735 front 1 Thaler - Charles VI (Vienna) 1720-1735 back
1 Thaler - Charles VI (Vienna) 1720-1735 photo
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1 Thaler - Charles VI Vienna

 
Silver (.889) 29.2 g 42 mm
Description
Issuer
Austrian Empire
Emperor
Charles VI (Karl VI) (1711-1740)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1720-1735
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1520-1754)
Composition
Silver (.889)
Weight
29.2 g
Diameter
42 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#86734
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Crowned double headed imperial eagle with crowned arms composed of Castilla, Hungary, Bohemia and ancient Burgundy, at the center a small Austian shield, surrounded 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 AVST DVX // BU COM TYROL date

Unabridged legend: ARCHIDUX AVSTRIÆ DUX BVRGVNDI COMES TYROLIS 1728

Edge

Smooth with embossed inscriptionsAutomatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering: orbem constante(r) continea

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Austrian Empire, minted between 1720 and 1735, is that it features an image of Charles VI, the Holy Roman Emperor, on one side, and the Imperial Eagle on the other. The coin was made of silver with a purity of .889 and weighed 29.2 grams. This coin was widely used throughout the Austrian Empire and was considered a standard unit of currency during that time.