2 Thalers - Matthias II
1609 year| Silver (.882) | 57.64 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Matthias II (II. Mátyás) (1608-1618) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1609 |
| Value | 2 Thalers (Tallér) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Silver (.882) |
| Weight | 57.64 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#106649 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned fourfold coat of arms (Hungarian Árpád stripes-Hungarian double cross, Bohemian lion, Dalmatian leopard heads, Moravian eagle) with an Austrian - Burgundian twofold chest shield divide KB mintmark.
Order of the golden fleece necklace within inner circle, date in legend.
Lettering:
ARCHID·AVS·DVX·BVR·MAR·MO·CO·TYR·1610·
K B
Edge
Plain
Comment
This 2 Tallér coin was minted with the dies of Tallér H#1106, see below:Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Thalers - Matthias II 1609 coin from Hungary is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled into the coin to signify that it had been tested for its purity and weight, as was the practice during that time period. This feature sets the coin apart from other coins of its time and adds to its historical significance.