1 Escalin - Maria Theresia 1749-1750 front 1 Escalin - Maria Theresia 1749-1750 back
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1 Escalin - Maria Theresia

 
Silver (.535) 5 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Austrian Netherlands (Belgium)
Empress
Maria Theresa (1740-1780)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1749-1750
Value
1 Escalin (7⁄20)
Currency
Florin (1744-1798)
Composition
Silver (.535)
Weight
5 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#28161
Rarity index
50%

Reverse

Crowned shield with composite arms of Hungary, Bohemia, Brabant and Milano, a small shield with arms of Austria and Burgundy at the center, baroque ornamentation around, over a Burgundian cross. Legend for ARC (idux)•AU (triae)•DUX•BUR (undiae)•BRA (antiae)• (omes)•F (andriae)•

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ARCH·AUS·DUX·BURG·BRAB·C·FL·
1750

Engraver: Jacques Roëttiers

Edge

Dotted

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Escalin coin from Austrian Netherlands (Belgium) is that it was minted during the reign of Empress Maria Theresia, who was known for her extensive reforms and modernization efforts in the Austrian Empire. The coin's design, featuring a portrait of the Empress on one side and the coat of arms of the Austrian Netherlands on the other, reflects the influence of the Austrian Empire on the region's currency and culture during that time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1749  5389928 - - - - - -
1750  2016435 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Escalin - Maria Theresia 1749-1750 coin.