5 Ducats - Maria Theresia (Vienna) 1754 front 5 Ducats - Maria Theresia (Vienna) 1754 back
5 Ducats - Maria Theresia (Vienna) 1754 photo
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5 Ducats - Maria Theresia Vienna

1754 year
Gold (.986) 17.36 g -
Description
Issuer
Austrian Empire
Empress
Maria Theresa (1740-1780)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1754
Value
5 Ducats (23.3)
Currency
Gulden (1754-1857)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
17.36 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#89462
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Crowned double headed imperial eagle. To the centre the arms of Austria, on top the patriarchal cross of Hungary and the lion of Bohemia, below ancient Burgundy and the shield of Tyrol. Value in roman numeral below between the tail feathers.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ARCHID AUST DUX // BURG COM TYR date
V

Comment

Absent from Krause.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Ducats - Maria Theresia (Vienna) 1754 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 her reign saw significant cultural, economic, and political reforms. 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.