4 Thalers - Matthias II 1616 front 4 Thalers - Matthias II 1616 back
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4 Thalers - Matthias II

1616 year
Silver (.882) 115.28 g -
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Matthias II (II. Mátyás) (1608-1618)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1616
Value
4 Thalers (Tallér)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1754)
Composition
Silver (.882)
Weight
115.28 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#106646
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle holding sword and scepter, orb under the crown.
Straight, crowned fourfold coat of arms (Hungarian Árpád stripes, Bohemian lion, Bohemian lion, Hungarian Árpád stripes) on breast; Austrian-Burgundian twofold shield as chest shield;
Mintmark at the sides

Lettering: ARCHIDVX·AVS·DVX·BVR·MAR·MOR·CO·TYR·1617

Edge

Plain

Comment

This 4 Tallér was minted with the dies of the Tallér H#1111, see below:

Interesting fact

The 4 Thalers coin from Hungary, minted in 1616 during the reign of Matthias II, features an interesting design element - a unique coat of arms on the reverse side. The coat of arms depicts the Hungarian royal coat of arms, with a shield divided into three parts, representing the three kingdoms of Hungary, Croatia, and Slavonia. This design was specifically used during Matthias II's reign and is a distinctive feature of this coin.