© Auktionen Frühwald
© Auktionen Frühwald
½ Lira - Maria Theresia
1779 year| Silver (.552) | 3.1 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Milan (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duchess | Maria Theresa (1740-1780) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1779 |
| Value | 10 Soldi = ½ Lira (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Scudo (?-1796) |
| Composition | Silver (.552) |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#24429 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms, value below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MADIOLANI DUX · 1779 ·
MEZZA LIRA
Edge
Leaves
Comment
Issues of this type dated 1778 and 1780 are considered to be trial strikes.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Lira - Maria Theresia 1779 coin from the Duchy of Milan (Italian States) is that it was minted during the reign of Maria Theresa of Austria, who was the last ruler of the Habsburg dynasty and one of the most influential women in European history. She ruled over a vast territory that included much of Central and Eastern Europe, and her reign lasted for over 40 years, from 1740 to 1780. The coin's design features a portrait of Maria Theresa on one side and the coat of arms of the Duchy of Milan on the other. It was made of silver and weighs 3.1 grams, making it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
