Hungary 1740-KB 1/2 thaler

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Sincona Auction 109, lot 3333

This specimen was lot 3333 in Sincona Auction 109 (Zürich, October 2026), where it sold for 750 CHF (about US$1,093 including buyers' fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"RDR / ÖSTERREICH Karl VI. 1711-1740. 1/2 Taler 1740 KB, Kremnitz. FDC. Prachtvolle Erhaltung mit herrlicher Patina. (Holy Roman Empire, Charles VI, 1711-40, Mint State, half thaler of 1740, Kremnitz mint. Beautiful condition with magnificent patina.)"

This type was struck in small numbers 1733-40 for circulation in Hungary yet has a modest catalog value.

Recorded mintage: 56,000.

Specification: 14.41 g, 0.875 fine silver, 35 mm diameter, edge lettered CONSTATER CONTINET ORBEM, this specimen 14.35 g.

Catalog reference: KM 313, Huszar 1613, Herinek 550.

Sources:

  • Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
  • [1]Richter, Jurg, Michael Hardmeier, Michael Otto, Arne Kirsch, Ruedi Kunzmann and Timur Demirai, SINCONA Auction 109: World and Swiss Coins and Medals, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2026.

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