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20 Kreuzers - Maria Theresia Vienna
| Silver (.583) | 6.68 g | 27.3 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Empress | Maria Theresa (1740-1780) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1754-1766 |
| Value | 20 Kreuzers (⅓) |
| Currency | Gulden (1754-1857) |
| Composition | Silver (.583) |
| Weight | 6.68 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#7072 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 41% |
Reverse
Crowned double headed Imperial eagle with Austrian shieldon breast on a square pedestal surrounded by wreath. Value on the pedestal. Legend around for "Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Comes Tyrolis". Date en fin de legende.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID AVST DUX BURG CO TYR date
Translation: Archduchess of Austria, Duchess of Burgundy, Countess of Tyrol
Comment
The "X" next to the year, sometimes referred to as cross or saltire, indicates that the coin has been struck following the coinage convention of 1753.Ex. of 1766 over 1765:
