1 Thaler - Joseph II 1783-1785 front 1 Thaler - Joseph II 1783-1785 back
1 Thaler - Joseph II 1783-1785 photo
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1 Thaler - Joseph II

 
Silver (.833) 28.063 g 44.40 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Joseph II (II. József) (1780-1790)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1783-1785
Value
1 Thaler (Tallér) (2)
Currency
Austro-Hungarian Florin (1754-1857)
Composition
Silver (.833)
Weight
28.063 g
Diameter
44.40 mm
Thickness
2.25 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#196360
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Larger and wider - glorified and crowned radiant Madonna with child on her left arm seated on a crescent
Mintmark below in cartouch

Script: Latin

Lettering: S · MARIA MATER DEI PATRONA HVNG · 1783 · X

Translation:
SANCTA MARIA MATER DEI PATRONA HUNGARIAE.
Saint Maria Mother of God, Protector of Hungary

Edge

Inscripted

Lettering: VIRTVTI ET EXAMPLO

Translation: By Virtue and Example

Interesting fact

The 1 Thaler coin from Joseph II's reign (1783-1785) was the first coin to feature the Hungarian coat of arms on one side and the Austrian coat of arms on the other. This design was a symbol of the union between Hungary and Austria, which was established during Joseph II's reign.