Hungary 2 Thalers - Charles III, 1740

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Information

Country Hungary Hungary
Currency Thaler (1526 – 1754)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Thalers
Year 1740
Ruler Charles VI (Karl VI) (1711–1740)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Thalers from Hungary. Issued in 1740. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 0 g.

Obverse
Large laureate curly wigged bust breaks inscriptions on the top and on the bottom, in elaborative dress. No inner circle. Inscription starts at left with a crowned Hungarian shield, ends at right with a Madonna and child stamp. (Carolus VI Dei Gratia Romanorum Imperator Semper Augustus Germaniae, Hispaniarum, Hungariae, Bohemiae Rex -
Charles VI by the grace of God Emperor of the Romans, Always August, King of Germany, Hispania, Hungary and Bohemia.)
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, K B mintmark is divided by eagle's tail. Crowned straight sided, straight on top fourfold coat of arms in U shape cartouche on chest. Crowned Hungarian coat of arms in center shield. No inner circle, Date at the end of inscription. (Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Margrave of Moravia and Count of Tyrol)
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1740 KB

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