1 Thaler - Maria Theresa 1749-1751 front 1 Thaler - Maria Theresa 1749-1751 back
1 Thaler - Maria Theresa 1749-1751 photo
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1 Thaler - Maria Theresa

 
Silver (.875) 28.820 g 41 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungary
Queen
Maria Theresa (Mária Terézia) (1740-1780)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1749-1751
Value
1 Thaler (Tallér)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1754)
Composition
Silver (.875)
Weight
28.820 g
Diameter
41 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#49109
Rarity index
95%

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 - ovally decorated unlike earlier versions - below divides mintmark and lettering above

Script: Latin

Lettering: S · MARIA · MATER · DEI · PATRONA · HUNG · 1750 ·

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

Comment

X at the end of the legend after the date indicates values are in compliance with the Convetionsthaler

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Maria Theresa 1749-1751 coin from Hungary is that it features a unique design element - the portrait of Empress Maria Theresa is depicted facing right, whereas most coins of the time featured portraits facing left. This distinctive feature has made the coin a popular collector's item among numismatists.