1 Thaler - Joseph II (Regency) 1765-1777 front 1 Thaler - Joseph II (Regency) 1765-1777 back
1 Thaler - Joseph II (Regency) 1765-1777 photo
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1 Thaler - Joseph II Regency

 
Silver 28.14 g 41 mm
Description
Issuer
Austrian Empire
Regent
Joseph II (1765-1780)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1765-1777
Value
1 Thaler (2)
Currency
Gulden (1754-1857)
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.14 g
Diameter
41 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#102677
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle with arms, mint marks divided by the tail, legend starts 1h.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARCH AUST D BURG // LOTH M D HET date X

Comment

KM#2074.1 minted in Vienna, KM#2074.2 for others.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Austrian Empire, minted during the regency of Joseph II (1765-1777), is that it was the first coin to feature a standardized depiction of the imperial eagle on its reverse side. This design change was implemented to combat counterfeiting and to establish a consistent visual identity for the empire's currency. The coin's silver content and weight were also carefully regulated to ensure its authenticity and value.