1 Kreuzer - Maria Theresia (Graz) 1749-1754 front 1 Kreuzer - Maria Theresia (Graz) 1749-1754 back
1 Kreuzer - Maria Theresia (Graz) 1749-1754 photo
© H. D. Rauch

1 Kreuzer - Maria Theresia Graz

 
Silver 0.7 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Austrian Empire
Empress
Maria Theresa (1740-1780)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1749-1754
Value
1 Kreuzer (1⁄60)
Currency
Thaler (1520-1754)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.7 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#78994
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Crowned double headed imperial eagle with arms of Styria on breast, value below. Legend (starts 1h) for "Archiducisa Austriae Ducisa Burgundiae Styriae"

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARCHID AUST DUX // BURG & STYR date

Unabridged legend: Archiducisa Austriae Ducisa Burgundiae et Styriae

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Kreuzer - Maria Theresia (Graz) 1749-1754 coin is that it was minted during the reign of Empress Maria Theresa, who was known for her efforts to promote education, art, and commerce in the Austrian Empire. The coin's design features an image of the Empress on one side and the Imperial Eagle on the other, symbolizing the power and influence of the Habsburg dynasty during that time.