6 Kreuzers - Maria Theresia (Graz) 1744-1745 front 6 Kreuzers - Maria Theresia (Graz) 1744-1745 back
6 Kreuzers - Maria Theresia (Graz) 1744-1745 photo
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6 Kreuzers - Maria Theresia Graz

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Austrian Empire
Empress
Maria Theresa (1740-1780)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1744-1745
Value
6 Kreuzers (0.1)
Currency
Thaler (1520-1754)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#167505
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Crowned four-fold arms, small central shield of Styria, within a baroque frame, without wreath. Value below in roman numerals in a frame.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARCHID AUST DUX (VI) BURG & STYR date

Unabridged legend: Archiducisa Austriae Ducisa Burgundiae et Styriae

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 6 Kreuzers - Maria Theresia (Graz) 1744-1745 coin from the Austrian Empire is that it was minted during the reign of Empress Maria Theresa, who was known for her extensive reforms and modernization efforts. 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. Additionally, the coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time, and its minting was overseen by the Graz Mint, which was one of the leading minting facilities in the empire.