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12 Sols - Maria Theresa

 
Silver (.841) 5.5 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg)
Duchess
Maria Theresa (1740-1780)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1775-1777
Value
12 Sols (⅗)
Currency
Sol (?-1795)
Composition
Silver (.841)
Weight
5.5 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#36180
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Crowned Luxemburgish escutcheon, flanked by the face value, mint year at the bottom, surrounded by an external girdle.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
XII SOLS
1777

Edge

Plain

Comment

Rare coin, difficult to find in a state superior to Very Fine, struck at the Brussels mint.

No variants of the legend known.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 12 Sols - Maria Theresa 1775-1777 coin from Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) is that it was minted during the reign of Maria Theresa, who was the first female head of state of the House of Habsburg. She was a powerful and influential leader, known for her efforts to modernize and centralize the Habsburg monarchy, and her coinage reflects her legacy. The coin's design features a portrait of Maria Theresa on one side and the coat of arms of Luxembourg on the other, symbolizing her connection to the region and its people.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1775  29753 - - - - - -
1776  57031 - - - - - -
1777  33615 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 12 Sols - Maria Theresa 1775-1777 coin.