© ECapoe
© ECapoe
1 Kreuzer - Maria Theresia Vienna
| Billon | 0.87 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Empress | Maria Theresa (1740-1780) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1746-1759 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.87 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#72640 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Crowned double headed imperial eagle with arms of Austria on breast, value below. Legend (start 1h) for "Archiducisa Austriae Ducisa Burgundiae Comes Tyrolis"
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCH AUST D BU C TYR 1748
Unabridged legend: Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Comes Tyrolis
Comment
Previous KM#1936Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Kreuzer coin from the Austrian Empire is that it was minted during the reign of Empress Maria Theresia, who was known for her extensive reforms and modernization efforts. The coin's design features a portrait of the Empress on one side and the Imperial Eagle on the other, symbolizing the power and authority of the Habsburg dynasty. Despite its small denomination, the coin was widely used throughout the empire and remains a popular collector's item today due to its historical significance and rarity.
