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1 Thaler - Joseph II
| Silver (.833) | 28.06 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Joseph II (II. József) (1780-1790) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1781-1785 |
| Value | 1 Thaler (Tallér) (2) |
| Currency | Austro-Hungarian Florin (1754-1857) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 28.06 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#33895 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 60% |
Reverse
Rather large glorified and crowned, radiant Madonna with scepter in right hand and orb in the left, holding glorified Jesus on the left arm seated on a crescent.
Below mintmark (B) in cartouche, legend around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S • MARIA MATER DEI PATRONA HUNG. 1783 .X.
(B)
Translation: SANCTA MARIA MATER DEI PATRONA HUNGARIAE - Saint Maria, Mother of God, Protector of Hungary
Edge
Inscripted
Lettering: VIRTUTE ET EXEMPLO
Translation: Virtue and example
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from Hungary, minted during the reign of Joseph II (1781-1785), is that it was part of a broader monetary reform effort by the Austrian Empire to standardize coinage across its territories. The coin's design, featuring an image of Joseph II on one side and the Hungarian coat of arms on the other, was meant to symbolize the unity and strength of the empire. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's minting was a deliberate choice to promote trade and commerce within the empire and beyond.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1782 B | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1783 B | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Thaler - Joseph II 1781-1785 coin.
