1 Thaler - Maria Theresia Vienna
| Silver (.833) | 28.0668 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Empress | Maria Theresa (1740-1780) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1772-1780 |
| Value | 1 Thaler (2) |
| Currency | Gulden (1754-1857) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 28.0668 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#21961 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 34% |
Reverse
Crowned double-headed imperial eagle of Austria, crowned coat of arms on the breast. Mint marks under the claws of the eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARCHID·AUST·DUX· BURG·CO·TYR· date ·X
I·C· F·A·
ou AVST
Unabridged legend: Archiducissa Austriae Ducissa Burgundiae Comitissa Tyrolis
Translation: ... Archduchess of Austria, Duchess of Burgundy, Countess of Tyrol.
Edge
Script: Latin
Lettering: CLEMENT IUSTITI
Translation: Clemency of justice.
Comment
Most samples marked 1780 are restrikes produced in Wien till 1853. Variations on the central shield and on the brooch allow to date approximately. See http://www.theresia.name/en/svariants.html
Previously KM#1971
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from the Austrian Empire, minted between 1772 and 1780, features an image of Empress Maria Theresia on one side and the Imperial Eagle on the other. It was made of silver (.833) and weighs 28.0668 grams. Interestingly, this coin was used as a trade coin in many parts of Europe and was also popular among collectors, making it a sought-after collector's item today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1777 | 116000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1778 | 83000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1779 | 134000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1780 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Thaler - Maria Theresia (Vienna) 1772-1780 coin.
