½ Thaler - Charles VI Graz

Features

Issuer Austrian Empire
Emperor Charles VI (Karl VI) (1711-1740)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1731-1739
Value ½ Thaler
Currency Thaler (1520-1754)
Composition Silver
Weight 14.2 g
Diameter 34 mm
Shape Round
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
86736
References KM# 1643,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Her# 480-482
Ludwig Herinek; 1970. Österreichische Münzprägungen. Münzhandlg Herinek, Vienna, Austria.

Obverse

Laureate portrait right without inner circle. The top of the head divides the legend. Legend around (starts 8h).

Script: Latin

Lettering: CAROL VI D G R I // S A GE HI HU BO REX

Reverse

Crowned double headed imperial eagle with crowned arms composed of 1 Castilla, 2 Hungary, 3 Bohemia and 4 Austria and ancient Burgundy, at the center a small Styria shield, surrounded by the chain of the Golden Fleece. Legend around (starts 1h). Date at end of legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARCHID AUST DUX // BUR ET STYRIÆ date

Mint

Graz, Austria

Comments

Different on shoulder for 1739:

Photos HD Rauch

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1731 
1738 
1739 

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