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1 Kreuzer - Maria Theresia Graz
| Silver | 0.8 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Empress | Maria Theresa (1740-1780) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1747-1748 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.8 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#79647 |
|---|---|
| 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 (1) BURG & STYR date
Unabridged legend: Archiducisa Austriae Ducisa Burgundiae et Styriae
Comment
Prev. KM#521Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Kreuzer - Maria Theresia (Graz) 1747-1748 coin is that it was minted during the reign of Empress Maria Theresa, who was known for her extensive reforms and modernization efforts in the Austrian Empire. This coin was part of a new currency system introduced by Maria Theresa in 1747, which aimed to stabilize the economy and simplify trade. The coin's design features the empress's portrait on one side and the imperial eagle on the other, symbolizing the power and authority of the Austrian Empire. Despite its small denomination, the 1 Kreuzer coin was an important part of everyday transactions and played a significant role in the economy of the time.
