Europataler 2008 front Europataler 2008 back
Europataler 2008 photo

Europataler

2008 year
Silver (.999) (patinated and laquered) 120 g 60 mm
Description
Location
Austria
Period
Second Republic (1945-date)
Type
Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
2008
Composition
Silver (.999) (patinated and laquered)
Weight
120 g
Diameter
60 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#326142
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Depicting historic European figures: Martin Luther,Antonio Vivaldi, James Watt and Bertha von Suttner.
These scenes are connected by the mint tower, the symbol of the Hall Mint. Stars, a symbol of European unity, surround the tower and symbolize the transition into the 21st century.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PLVRIVMQ EVROPE PROVINCIAR REX ET PRINCEPS POTENTISIM

Unabridged legend: PLVRIVMQue EuROPE PROVINCIARum REX ET PRINCEPS POTENTISIMus

Translation:
King of many European countries and most powerful prince.
(First time EUROPE hammered on a coin)

Engraver: Herbert Wähner

Comment

There is also a limited mintage of 5 pieces as biggest Taler with 36cm diameter and 20,08kg weight. One of the five 36 cm diameter thaler is displayed on permanent exhibition at Burg Hasegg, the home of the tyrolian mint in Hall.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2008  2008 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Europataler 2008 item.