Issuer Austrian Empire Empress Maria Theresa (1740-1780) Type Standard circulation coin Year 1780 (1780-2022) Value 1 Thaler Currency Gulden (1754-1857) Composition Silver (.833) Weight 27.42 g Diameter 40 mm Thickness 2.5 mm References KMT1, Y55, G2

Obverse Bust of Empress Maria Theresia of Habsburg facing right, wearing veil, tiara, and pearl brooch. Script: Latin Lettering: M · THERESIA · D · G · R · IMP · HU · BO · REG · S · F · Unabridged legend: Maria Theresia, Dei gratia, Romanorum imperatrix, Hungariae, Bohemiae regina. Schöbel Tobias. Faby Josef. Translation: Maria Theresia, by the grace of God, empress of the Romans, queen of Hungary and Bohemia. Schöbel Tobias. Faby Josef.

Reverse Coat of arms of Maria Theresia on double-crowned shield divided into four fields representing Hungary, Bohemia, Burgundy, and Burgau (Günzburg); crowned inner shield with coat of arms of Austria; supported by crowned and nimbate double-headed eagle. Script: Latin Lettering: ARCHID · AVST · DUX · BURG · CO · TYR · 1780 · ? Unabridged legend: Archidux Austriae, Dux Burgundiae, Comes Tyrolis. Translation: Archduchess of Austria, duchess of Burgundy, countess of Tyrol.

Edge Embossed lettering. Script: Latin Lettering: IUSTITIA ET CLEMENTIA Translation: Justice and mercy.

The Maria Theresa thaler was originally struck in Austria between 1740 and 1780. It was the circulating currency of the Holy Roman Empire and its dominions and it was one of the most important trade coins in Europe and the world. Since the death of Maria Theresa in 1780, the coin has always been dated 1780. It has been continuously minted in various mints around the world.

Well circulated! G/VG condition.

Combined freight welcomed.

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