½ Thaler - Maria Theresia (Vienna) 1746-1753 front ½ Thaler - Maria Theresia (Vienna) 1746-1753 back
½ Thaler - Maria Theresia (Vienna) 1746-1753 photo
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½ Thaler - Maria Theresia Vienna

 
Silver (.875) 14 g 34 mm
Description
Issuer
Austrian Empire
Empress
Maria Theresa (1740-1780)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1746-1753
Value
½ Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1520-1754)
Composition
Silver (.875)
Weight
14 g
Diameter
34 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#77649
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Crowned double headed imperial eagle with comosite arms (Austrian shield at center). Legend (starts 1h) for "Archiducisa Austriae Dux Burgundiae Comes Tyrolis".

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARCHID AUST DUX BURG CO TYR date

Unabridged legend: Archiducisa Austriae Ducisa Burgundiae Comes Tyrolis

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler - Maria Theresia (Vienna) 1746-1753 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 political and economic reforms, which helped to strengthen the empire's economy and increase its global influence. The coin's design features a portrait of Maria Theresa on one side and the Austrian coat of arms on the other, symbolizing her leadership and the empire's power.