3 Kreuzers - Maria Theresia (Graz) 1743 front 3 Kreuzers - Maria Theresia (Graz) 1743 back
3 Kreuzers - Maria Theresia (Graz) 1743 photo
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3 Kreuzers - Maria Theresia Graz

1743 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Austrian Empire
Empress
Maria Theresa (1740-1780)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1743
Value
3 Kreuzer (1⁄20)
Currency
Thaler (1520-1754)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#167511
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned four-fold arms, Hungary, Bohemia, Austria and ancient Burgundy, small central shield of Styria, within a baroque frame, wreath around. Value below in a frame.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARCHID AUS DUX (3) BURG & STYR 1743

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 3 Kreuzers - Maria Theresia (Graz) 1743 coin is that it was minted during the reign of Empress Maria Theresa, who was known for her extensive reforms and modernization efforts in the Austrian Empire. The coin's design features a portrait of the Empress on one side and the Imperial Eagle on the other, symbolizing the power and authority of the Habsburg dynasty. Despite being minted over 270 years ago, many of these coins have survived and are still highly sought after by collectors today, making them a valuable piece of numismatic history.