© Auktionen Frühwald
© Auktionen Frühwald
1 Ducat - Maria Theresia Vienna
1742 year| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Empress | Maria Theresa (1740-1780) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1742 |
| Value | 1 Ducat |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#159510 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned arms with Hungary, Bohemia, ancient Burgundy and Tyrol, crowned shield of Austria at center, baroque frame.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID AUST DUX // BURG COM TYR date
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1742 Maria Theresia Ducat coin is that it was minted during the reign of Empress Maria Theresa, who was the only female ruler of the Habsburg Empire and one of the most powerful women in European history. She ruled for 40 years and her reign is remembered for the many reforms and improvements she made in the fields of education, healthcare, and administration. The coin is a testament to her legacy and remains a valuable collector's item to this day.
