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1 Thaler - Maria Theresia Vienna
| Silver | 28.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Empress | Maria Theresa (1740-1780) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1744-1745 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.8 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#124001 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Composite arms with griffons as supporters, wreath below. Legend starts 2h.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID AUST DUX // BURG COM TYR date
Unabridged legend: Archiducisa Austriae Ducisa Burgundiae Comes Tyrolis
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from the Austrian Empire, minted between 1744 and 1745, features an image of Empress Maria Theresia on one side and the Imperial Eagle on the other. It was made of silver and weighed 28.8 grams. Interestingly, this coin was used as a means of payment for the Habsburgs' military forces during the War of the Austrian Succession, which lasted from 1740 to 1748.
