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1 Thaler - Maria Theresa
| Silver (.875) | 28.85 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| Queen | Maria Theresa (Mária Terézia) (1740-1780) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1744-1745 |
| Value | 1 Thaler (Tallér) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 28.85 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#192454 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Standing radiant glorified and crowned Madonna with glorified child on left arm; orb in the left hand, scepter in the right; on a crescent.
Twofold crowned Hungarian coat of arms below divides mintmark and lettering above
Script: Latin
Lettering: S : MARIA MATER DEI PATRONA HUNG:
Translation:
SANCTA MARIA MATER DEI PATRONA HUNGARIAE.
Saint Maria Mother of God, Protector of Hungary
Edge
Inscripted
Lettering: IUSTITIA ET CLEMENTIA
Translation: With Justice and Mercy
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Maria Theresa 1744-1745 coin from Hungary is that it features a unique "mintage" technique, where the coin's design was created by striking the dies multiple times to achieve a crisp and detailed image. This process, known as "repeated striking," was used to ensure that the coin's details were clearly visible and well-defined, resulting in a higher quality final product.
