© Auktionen Frühwald
© Auktionen Frühwald
½ Thaler - Maria Theresia
| Silver | 14 g |
| Issuer | Margraviate of Burgau (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Margravine | Maria Theresa (1740-1780) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1764-1765 |
| Value | ½ Thaler (1) |
| Currency | Austro-Hungarian Gulden (1754-1857) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#161456 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle with composite arms, letter G in frame between the tail feathers.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID AUST DUX // BURG CO TYR 1764 X
Unabridged legend: Archiducisa Austriae Ducisa Burgundiae Comes Tirolis
Interesting fact
The ½ Thaler coin from the Margraviate of Burgau (Austrian States) minted between 1764-1765 during the reign of Maria Theresia is an interesting piece of history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was used as a means of payment for the tolls on the famous Silk Road, a vast network of trade routes that connected Europe and Asia. The coin's silver content and standardized design made it an ideal medium of exchange for merchants and traders traveling across different regions. This highlights the coin's significance in facilitating international trade and commerce during that era.
