¼ Ducat - Marie Thérèse (Vienna) 1750-1751 front ¼ Ducat - Marie Thérèse (Vienna) 1750-1751 back
¼ Ducat - Marie Thérèse (Vienna) 1750-1751 photo
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¼ Ducat - Marie Thérèse Vienna

 
Gold (.986) 0.86 g -
Description
Issuer
Austrian Empire
Empress
Maria Theresa (1740-1780)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1750-1751
Value
¼ Ducat
Currency
Thaler (1520-1754)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
0.86 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#102674
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Crowned double headed imperial eagle with Austrian shield at centre and value between the tail feathers. Legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: A AVST D B 1/4 C TYR date

Comment

Not referenced in Krause.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ¼ Ducat - Marie Thérèse (Vienna) 1750-1751 coin is that it was minted during the reign of Empress Maria Theresa, who was the only female ruler of the Habsburg Empire and one of the most influential women in European history. She ruled for 40 years and her reign is remembered for the many reforms and cultural achievements that took place during that time. The coin's design features a portrait of Maria Theresa on one side and the imperial eagle on the other, symbolizing the power and influence of the Austrian Empire during her rule.