© Auktionen Frühwald
© Auktionen Frühwald
17 Kreuzer - Maria Theresia Graz
| Silver | 6 g | - |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Empress | Maria Theresa (1740-1780) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1750-1765 |
| Value | 17 Kreuzers (17⁄60) |
| Currency | Gulden (1754-1857) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#160829 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned double-headed imperial eagle with coat of arms composed of Hungary, Bohemia, Old Burgundy and Tyrol, in the center a coat of arms of Styria. Value in Roman numerals at the bottom. Legend (beginning 1h).
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID AUSTR DUX XVII BURG & STYR date X
Comment
Variations on the position of the legend at the top of the obverse. Interesting fact
The 17 Kreuzer coin from the Austrian Empire, minted between 1750 and 1765, features an image of Empress Maria Theresia on one side and the imperial eagle on the other. It was made of silver and weighed 6 grams. Interestingly, this coin was used as a means of payment in many parts of Europe during that time, reflecting the powerful economic influence of the Austrian Empire.
