30 Kreuzers - Maria Theresia 1765-1774 front 30 Kreuzers - Maria Theresia 1765-1774 back
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30 Kreuzers - Maria Theresia

 
Silver (.583) 6.8 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
Austrian Empire
Empress
Maria Theresa (1740-1780)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1765-1774
Value
30 Kreuzer (½)
Currency
Gulden (1754-1857)
Composition
Silver (.583)
Weight
6.8 g
Diameter
29 mm
Thickness
1.2 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#34713
Rarity index
75%

Reverse

Double headed Imperial eagle with Austrian shield on breast within a rhombus. Mint marks under the claws of the eagle. Legend around in 4 parts for "Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Comes Tyrolis"

Script: Latin

Lettering: AR·AUST· // DUX·BURG· // COM·TYR· // 1769·X

Unabridged legend: Archiducisa Austriae Ducisa Burgundiae Comes Tyrolis

Translation: Archduchess of Austria, Duchess of Burgundy, Countess of Tyrol

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 30 Kreuzers - Maria Theresia 1765-1774 coin is that it was minted during the reign of Empress Maria Theresa, who was one of the most influential women in European history. She ruled the Austrian Empire for 40 years and was known for her political and economic reforms, which helped to strengthen the empire's economy and military. The coin's design features a portrait of Maria Theresa on one side and the Austrian coat of arms on the other, symbolizing her leadership and legacy.