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1 Thaler - Maria Theresia
| Silver (.833) | 28.0668 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Margraviate of Burgau (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Margravine | Maria Theresa (1740-1780) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1773-1780 |
| Value | 1 Konventionsthaler (2) |
| Currency | Austro-Hungarian Gulden (1754-1857) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 28.0668 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1854 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#33736 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 27% |
Reverse
Imperial double-headed eagle with the arms of Austria at the centre, surrounded by four quarters representing Hungary, Bohemia, Burgundy and Burgau. Legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID·AUST·DUX· BURG·CO·TYR·1780·X
Unabridged legend: Archiducisa Austriae Ducisa Burgundiae Comes Tyrolis
Translation: Archduchess of Austria, duchess of Burgundy, comtess of Tyrol.
Edge
Inscripted
Script: Latin
Lettering: IUSTITIA ET CLEMENTIA
Comment
Theresia-Thaler restruck up to modern times in different mints and regions of the world.Variations allowing to determine at least partly when and where a coin was struck can be found at http://www.theresia.name/en/index.html
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from the Margraviate of Burgau, issued during the reign of Maria Theresia (1773-1780), features an interesting design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled during the minting process and served as a way to test the coin's authenticity. The hole was meant to ensure that the coin was made of pure silver, as genuine silver coins would have a distinctive ring when dropped on a hard surface. This feature, known as a "test cut," was a common practice in the minting of silver coins during that time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1780 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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