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1 Thaler - Maria Theresia Vienna - Mining Taler
| Silver (.833) | 28.06 g | - |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Empress | Maria Theresa (1740-1780) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1758-1765 |
| Value | 1 Thaler (2) |
| Currency | Gulden (1754-1857) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 28.06 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#59987 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Imperial eagle with a shield with St Anna left and Austrian arms right. Two crossed hammers below, between the eagle feathers. Legend (starts 1h) for "Sankta Annae Fundgruben, Ausbaute Thaler in NiederÖsterreich"
Script: Latin
Lettering: S ANNÆ FUND GRUBEN AUSB THA IN N OE • date X
Edge
Lettering: Justitia et Clementia
Comment
Minted with silver from the Annaberg mine (Niederösterreich).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Maria Theresia (Vienna - Mining Taler) coin is that it was minted during the reign of Empress Maria Theresa of Austria, who was known for her efforts to promote the arts, education, and economic development. The coin's design features an image of the Empress on one side and an image of the Austrian coat of arms on the other. The coin was used widely throughout the Austrian Empire and was considered a symbol of the empire's wealth and power.
