Hungary 1783-B 1/2 thaler
This specimen was lot 3398 in Sincona Auction 109 (Zürich, October 2026), where it sold for 850 CHF (about US$1,238 including buyers' fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"RDR / ÖSTERREICH Joseph II. 1765-1790. 1/2 Konventionstaler 1783 B, Kremnitz. 1/2 Madonnentaler. Selten in dieser Erhaltung. Fast FDC. Prachtvolle Erhaltung mit herrlicher Patina. (Holy Roman Empire, Joseph II, 1765-90, Rare in this condition, About Mint State, Beautiful condition with magnificent patina.)"
This half thaler was struck 1782-85 at Vienna and Kremnitz. The Madonna and Child on the reverse is a typically Hungarian design. This example realized sixteen times the catalog value.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 14.03 g, 0.833 fine silver, 33-34 mm diameter, this specimen 14.05 g.
Catalog reference: KM 398.2, Huszar 1874. Herinek 168.
- Herinek, Gerhard, Austria Münzkatalog: Munzen ab 1745 und Banknoten ab 1759, 49. Auflage, Vienna: Christine Steyrer Verlag, 2022.
- 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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