7 Kreuzers - Maria Theresa
Silver | 3.250 g | - |
Issuer | Hungary |
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Queen | Maria Theresa (Mária Terézia) (1740-1780) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1751-1752 |
Value | 7 Kreuzers (Krajcár) (7⁄120) |
Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 3.250 g |
Shape | Round |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#48213 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Radiant Madonna with child on left arm seated on a crescent; no inner circle
Value (VII) in cartouche below divides mintmark
Lettering:
PATRONA . REGNI . HUNGARIAE . 1751 . X
(XVII)
K B
Translation: Protector of the Kingdom of Hungary
Comment
X at the end of the legend after the date indicates values are in compliance with the ConventionsthalerInteresting fact
The 7 Kreuzers - Maria Theresa 1751-1752 coin from Hungary is interesting because it was minted during the reign of Maria Theresa, who was the only female ruler of the Habsburg dominions and one of the most powerful women of the 18th century. She was known for her efforts to modernize and centralize the government, and her coinage reforms helped to standardize the currency across her territories. The coin itself is made of silver and weighs 3.250 grams, making it a valuable and collectible piece of numismatic history.