Hungary 1699-KB 1/2 thaler

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Sincona sale 47, lot 2079

This specimen was lot 2079 in Sincona sale 47 (Zürich, May 2018), where it sold for 160 CHF (about US$192 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"Heiliges Romisch Reich, Leopold I. 1657-1705. 1/2 Taler 1699, Kremnitz. Gutes sehr schön. Hübsche Patina. (Holy Roman Empire, Austria, Leopold I, 1657-1705, half thaler of 1699, Kremnitz mint. Good very fine, Attractive patina.)"

This variety, struck 1690-99, is listed as one of the more common half thalers of the period. Hungary in 1699 had been freshly reconquered by the Austrians from the Turks but was not part of the Empire.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver, this specimen 14.22 g.

Catalog reference: Huszar 1402, KM 220.

Source:

  • Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
  • [1] Richter, Jürg, Auction 47, World Coins and Medals, Coins and Medals from Switzerland, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2018.

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