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1⁄16 Ducat - Maria Theresa
1778 year| Gold | 0.23 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States) |
|---|---|
| Princess | Maria Theresa (1740-1780) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1778 |
| Value | 1⁄16 Ducat (⅝) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1780) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 0.23 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#72422 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lettering:
1/16
1778
H.S.
Translation: HS = Hermannstadt-Schickmayer
Comment
R.: 213Interesting fact
The 1778 Maria Theresa 1/16 Ducat coin from the Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States) is interesting because it was minted during a time of great change and political upheaval in the region. The Principality of Transylvania was a short-lived state that was established in 1570 and lasted until 1711, during which time it was a vassal state of the Ottoman Empire. In 1778, the year this coin was minted, the Principality was in the process of being annexed by the Habsburg Monarchy, which would eventually lead to the formation of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Despite this turmoil, the coin still bears the image of Maria Theresa, the Empress of the Habsburg Monarchy, highlighting the complex political and cultural ties that existed in the region during this time.
