1 Lira - Maria Theresia 1779-1780 front 1 Lira - Maria Theresia 1779-1780 back
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1 Lira - Maria Theresia

 
Silver (.552) 6.25 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Milan (Italian States)
Duchess
Maria Theresa (1740-1780)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1779-1780
Value
20 Soldi = 1 Lira (⅙)
Currency
Scudo (?-1796)
Composition
Silver (.552)
Weight
6.25 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#24428
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Crowned arms above value.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MEDIOLANI.DUX.DATE.
UNA LIRA

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Lira - Maria Theresia 1779-1780 coin from the Duchy of Milan (Italian States) is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Maria Theresa, who was the last ruler of the Habsburg dynasty and one of the most powerful women of her time. The coin's design features a portrait of Maria Theresa on one side and an image of the Duchy of Milan's coat of arms on the other. The use of silver in the coin's minting was also significant, as it reflected the value and wealth of the Duchy of Milan at the time. Despite being over 200 years old, this coin remains a popular collector's item and a symbol of European history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1779  858318 - - - - - -
1780  136502 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Lira - Maria Theresia 1779-1780 coin.