Hungary ½ Thaler - Joseph I, 1708 – 1709

½ Thaler from Hungary. Issued from 1708 to 1709. Struck in Silver. Measures 37 mm and weighs 14.35 g.

Obverse

Armoured non-laureate bust with heavy curly wig facing right breaks through inner circle above. Inscription around interrupted by crowned Hungarian shield and Madonna with child (Josephus Dei Gratia Romanorum Imperator Semper Augustus Germaniae Hungariae Rex -
Joseph, by the grace of God Emperor of the Romans, Always August, King of Germany, Hungary.)

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle in inner circle, K B mintmark divided by eagle's tail, no orb between the eagle's heads Crowned fourfold (Árpádian stripes - Bohemian lion - Árpádian stripes - Bohemian lion) coat of arms in U shape cartouche Uncrowned Austrian and Burgundian coat of arms in center shield. Inscription in pearl circle, date at the end. (Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Margrave of Moravia and Count of Tyrol)

Edge

Smooth