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¼ Kreuzer - Quadrans - Maria Theresia Hall
| Billon | 0.36 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Empress | Maria Theresa (1740-1780) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1742-1747 |
| Value | ¼ Kreuzer (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.36 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#88136 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Value and date below an arabesque.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
QUADRANS
NOVUS
TYROLIS
1745
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Kreuzer - Quadrans - Maria Theresia (Hall) 1742-1747 coin from the Austrian Empire is that it was made of Billon, a type of alloy that consists of a mixture of copper, silver, and other metals. This coin was one of the first coins to use Billon as a material, which was a significant innovation in coinage at the time.
