© Gabinet Numizmatyczny D. Marciniak
© Gabinet Numizmatyczny D. Marciniak
1 Schilling - Maria Theresia
1774 year| Copper | 2.20 g | 17.8 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Partition of Poland (Polish States) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Maria Theresa (1740-1780) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1774 |
| Value | 1 Schilling (⅓) |
| Currency | Austrian Kronethaler (1772-1815) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.20 g |
| Diameter | 17.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#106053 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Name and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
SCHILLING
1774
S
Comment
The first coin minted for Polish territories taken by the Austrian Empire after the first polish partition. While it was previously though that the coin was minted for Zator and Oświęcim (because the shield included their emblems), just like the 15 and 30 Kreuzer coins, newer research shows that it was actually minted for the province of Galicia and Lodomeria.
Mint Letter - S stand for the Smolnik Mint (Szomolnok, Schmollnitz) in Hungary
Interesting fact
The 1 Schilling - Maria Theresia 1774 coin from the Austrian Partition of Poland (Polish States) is interesting because it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Empress Maria Theresa, who ruled the Habsburg Empire from 1740 to 1780. This was a period of significant political and social change, as the empire faced challenges from neighboring powers and underwent internal reforms. The coin itself is made of copper and weighs 2.20 grams, which was a common weight for coins of its denomination at the time. Despite its age, the coin remains a popular collector's item today, with many numismatists interested in its historical significance and the story it tells about the past.
