6 Kreuzers - Maria Theresia (Graz) 1747 front 6 Kreuzers - Maria Theresia (Graz) 1747 back
6 Kreuzers - Maria Theresia (Graz) 1747 photo
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6 Kreuzers - Maria Theresia Graz

1747 year
Silver 3.2 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Austrian Empire
Empress
Maria Theresa (1740-1780)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1747
Value
6 Kreuzers (0.1)
Currency
Thaler (1520-1754)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.2 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#78392
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Crowned imperial double eagle with crowned arms of Styria on breast (panther spitting fire), value below in roman numerals in a frame. Legend (starts 1h) "Archiducisa Austriae Ducisa Burgundiae et Styriae"

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARCHID AVSTR DVX / BVRG & STYR 1747

Unabridged legend: Archiducisa Austriae Ducisa Burgundiae et Styriae

Interesting fact

The 6 Kreuzers coin from the Austrian Empire, minted in 1747 during the reign of Maria Theresia, features an interesting design element - the reverse side of the coin depicts the Imperial Eagle with a crowned shield and a scepter in its talons, symbolizing the power and authority of the Habsburg Empire.