Silver 2 thaler of Charles VI, Augsburg city (Augsburg), 1740. 1905.57.244

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1905.57.244

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 58.45
    • Diameter (in mm): 45.5

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date: 1740

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1740
  • Denomination: 2 thaler
  • Material: Silver

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: LIB: S: R. I: CIVIT. AVGVSTA VINDEL:
    • Type: Crowned city arms of Augsburg (pinecone) surrounded by flora and three gods below.

  • Reverse

    • Legend: D: G: CAROLUS VI: -- ROM. IMP: S: AVGUSTUS (star)/
    • Type: Crowned and haloed double headed eagle, holding imperial orb, sword and scepter, with cartouche containing date . 1740./ IT below.

  • Edge

    • Description: reeded

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1905.57.244
  • Department: Modern
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

  • Era: Common Era

Notes

  • Ruled as Holy Roman Emperor from 1711-1740.

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States