Hungary 1 Thaler - Joseph II, 1783 – 1785

1 Thaler from Hungary. Issued from 1783 to 1785. Struck in Silver (.833). Measures 44.4 mm and weighs 28.06 g.

Obverse

Angels half up in the air holding the crowned twofold Hungarian shield in cartouche. Angel wings open and they look backwards (IOSEPHVS II Dei Gratia Romanorum Imperator Semper Augustus Germaniae, Hungariae, Bohemiae Rex, Archidux Austriae, Dux Burgundiae & Luxemburgum
Joseph II, by the grace of God Emperor of the Romans, Always August, King of Germany, Hungary and Bohemia, Archiduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy & Luxemburg)

Reverse

Larger and wider - glorified and crowned radiant Madonna with child on her left arm seated on a crescent Mintmark below in cartouch (SANCTA MARIA MATER DEI PATRONA HUNGARIAE.
Saint Maria Mother of God, Protector of Hungary)

Edge

Inscripted (By Virtue and Example)