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1 Scudo - Maria Theresia

 
Silver (.896) 23.07 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Milan (Italian States)
Duchess
Maria Theresa (1740-1780)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1778-1780
Value
1 Scudo
Currency
Scudo (?-1796)
Composition
Silver (.896)
Weight
23.07 g
Diameter
38 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#21522
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Crowned arms in an oval shield, palm and laurel below.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MEDIOLANI DUX date

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Scudo - Maria Theresia 1778-1780 coin from the Duchy of Milan (Italian States) is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally added to the coin's design to indicate that it was made of pure silver, as the metal was valued for its purity and durability. The hole also served as a way to distinguish the coin from counterfeit versions that may have been made of cheaper metals.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1778  - - - - - -
1779  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Scudo - Maria Theresia 1778-1780 coin.