Hungary 1694-KB 1/2 thaler

Sincona sale 97, lot 1960

This specimen was lot 1960 in SINCONA Auction 97 (Zürich, May 2025), where it did not sell. The catalog description^[1] noted,

"RDR / ÖSTERREICH, Leopold I. 1657-1705. 1/2 Taler 1694 KB, Kremnitz. Gutes sehr schön. (Holy Roman Empire, Leopold I, 1657-1705, Good Very Fine.)"

This variety, struck 1690-99, is listed as one of the more common half thalers of the period. Hungary in 1694 had been freshly reconquered by the Austrians from the Turks but was not part of the Empire.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specifications: silver, this specimen 14.00 g.

Catalog reference: KM 220, Huszar 1402. Herinek 844.

Sources:

• Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
• ^[1]Richter, Jurg, SINCONA Auction 97: World and Swiss Coins and Medals, SINCONA Bullion Auction, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2025.

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• 1691 half thaler
• 1694-KB thaler
• 1694 ducat
• 1695 quarter thaler
• 1695 thaler
• 1696 half thaler
• Coins and currency dated 1694