Thaler - Matthias II 1616-1620 front Thaler - Matthias II 1616-1620 back
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Thaler - Matthias II

 
Silver (.882) 28.82 g 44 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Matthias II (II. Mátyás) (1608-1618)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1616-1620
Value
1 Thaler (Tallér)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1754)
Composition
Silver (.882)
Weight
28.82 g
Diameter
44 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#71725
Rarity index
95%

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

Script: Latin

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

Edge

Plain

Comment

C.III.: 211-212 H.: 1111-1112 ÉH: 847

Interesting fact

The Thaler coin from Hungary, minted during the reign of Matthias II (1616-1620), features an interesting design element - a unique coat of arms on the reverse side. The coat of arms depicts the Hungarian national emblem, a double-headed eagle, surrounded by the shields of the seven Hungarian tribes. This design was a departure from the traditional coat of arms used by the Habsburg dynasty, which had been featured on previous Hungarian coins. The use of the Hungarian national emblem on the Thaler coin was a nod to the country's rich history and cultural heritage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1619 K-B 37000 - - - - - -

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