© H. D. Rauch
© H. D. Rauch
5 Ducats - Maria Theresia Vienna
1745 year| Gold (.986) | 17.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Empress | Maria Theresa (1740-1780) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1745 |
| Value | 5 Ducats |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 17.4 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#166774 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned composite arms with a small shield of Austria at centre, supported by griffons.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID AUST DUX // BURG COM TYR date
Comment
Minted with 1/2 Thaler dies.Sold 58 000 € by Rauch in 2019.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Ducats - Maria Theresia (Vienna) 1745 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 many reforms, including the establishment of a centralized bureaucracy, the creation of a national system of education, and the promotion of trade and commerce. The coin's design features a portrait of Maria Theresa on one side and the Austrian coat of arms on the other, and it was minted in gold (.986) with a weight of 17.4 grams.
