5 Kreuzer - Maria Theresia 1765 front 5 Kreuzer - Maria Theresia 1765 back
5 Kreuzer - Maria Theresia 1765 photo
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5 Kreuzer - Maria Theresia

1765 year
Billon (.438 silver) 2.33 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Austrian Empire
Empress
Maria Theresa (1740-1780)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1765
Value
5 Kreuzer (1⁄12)
Currency
Gulden (1754-1857)
Composition
Billon (.438 silver)
Weight
2.33 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#70372
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Crowned imperial double headed eagle with arms of Tyrol on breast atop pedestal, value within. Legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ARCHID·AUST·DUX·BURG·CO·TYR·1765X
5

Interesting fact

The 5 Kreuzer coin from the Austrian Empire, minted in 1765 during the reign of Maria Theresia, features an interesting design element - it has a crowned shield on the reverse side, which represents the coat of arms of the Habsburg Empire.