2 Thalers Quarter Thalers Thick Strike - Matthias II
1612 year| Silver (.882) | 57.58 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Matthias II (II. Mátyás) (1608-1618) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1612 |
| Value | 2 Thalers (Tallér) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Silver (.882) |
| Weight | 57.58 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#106653 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned curved 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 · AV · DV · BV · MA · MO · CO · TY · 1610 ·
K B
Edge
Plain
Comment
This 2 Tallér weight coin is a thick strike of 1/4 Tallér H#1122, see below:Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1612 Hungarian 2 Thalers Quarter Thalers Thick Strike coin is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the Hungarian coat of arms, which was not commonly seen on coins of that time period. This adds a touch of historical significance to the coin, making it a prized collector's item for numismatists.