© Auktionen Frühwald
© Auktionen Frühwald
½ Thaler - Maria Theresia Vienna
| Silver (.833) | 14 g | - |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Empress | Maria Theresa (1740-1780) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1758-1765 |
| Value | ½ Thaler (1) |
| Currency | Gulden (1754-1857) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#159980 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Imperial eagle with composite arms, at centre, a small Vienna shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID AUST DUX // BURG CO TYR
Unabridged legend: Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Comes Tyrolis
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler - Maria Theresia (Vienna) 1758-1765 coin is that it was minted during the reign of Empress Maria Theresa, who was one of the most influential women in European history. She ruled the Austrian Empire for 40 years and was known for her many reforms, including the introduction of a new currency system, which led to the minting of this coin.
