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½ Ducaton - Maria Theresia
| Silver | 16.5 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Netherlands (Belgium) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Maria Theresa (1740-1780) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1749-1754 |
| Value | ½ Ducaton (7⁄4) |
| Currency | Florin (1744-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.5 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#28197 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with composite arms of Hungary, Bohemia, Brabant and Milano, a small shield with arms of Austria and Burgundy at the center, baroque ornamentation around, over a Burgundian cross. Legend for "Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Brabantiae Comes Flandriae".
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARCH·AUS·DUX·BURG·BRAB·C·FL·
1753
Engraver: Jacques Roëttiers
Edge
Embossed text.
Lettering: JUSTICIA ET CLEMENTIA
Translation: Justice and Mercy
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Ducaton - Maria Theresia 1749-1754 coin from Austrian Netherlands (Belgium) is that it was minted during the reign of Empress Maria Theresa, who was known for her efforts to centralize power and modernize the Habsburg Empire. The coin's design features an image of the Empress on one side and the Austrian coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the unity and strength of the empire under her rule.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1749 | 449982 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1751 | 34450 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1753 | 78271 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1754 | 278331 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Ducaton - Maria Theresia 1749-1754 coin.
