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½ Thaler - Maria Theresia Hall
| Silver | 14 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Empress | Maria Theresa (1740-1780) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1756-1765 |
| Value | ½ Thaler (1) |
| Currency | Gulden (1754-1857) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#77644 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Crowned double headed imperial eagle, crowned coat of arms on the breast, small Tyrol shield at centre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID AUST DUX // BU COM TYR date X
Unabridged legend: Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Comes Tyrolis
Comment
The cross after the date indicates that the coin conforms to the 1753 monetary convention.
Interesting fact
The ½ Thaler coin from the Austrian Empire, minted between 1756 and 1765 during the reign of Maria Theresia, features an interesting design element. On the obverse side, the coin bears the image of the Empress, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of the Habsburg Empire, which includes a double-headed eagle. This design was a symbol of the empire's power and influence, and it is a notable feature of this particular coin.
