¼ Thaler - Maria Theresia Hall
| Silver (.835) | 7.18 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Empress | Maria Theresa (1740-1780) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1742-1745 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 7.18 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#60330 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms flanked by branches and eagle heads. To the centre the arms of Tyrol, on top the patriarchal cross of Hungary and the lion of Bohemia, below the arms of Austria and ancient Burgundy. Below the fractional value. Legend around the rim for "Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Comes Tyrolis".
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID AUST DUX (1/4) BURG COM TYR date
Unabridged legend: Archiducisa Austriae Ducisa Burgundiae Comes Tyrolis
Comment
2 main types exist, both in 1745.Type 1. obverse legend MARIA THERESIA and HUNG BOH, inverted arms of Burgundy on reverse: example our main illustration for 1744. There are variations for the portrait and the frame around the value. E.g.
