Austrian Empire 20 Kreuzers - Maria Theresia, 1754 – 1766
Vienna
Information
Country
Austrian Empire
Austrian Empire
Currency
Gulden
(1754 – 1857)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
20 Kreuzers
Year
1754 – 1766
Ruler
Maria Theresa
(1740–1780)
Composition
Silver (.583)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
6.68
Diameter (mm)
27.3
Thickness (mm)
1.2
Demonetized
Yes
Description
20 Kreuzers from Austrian Empire. Issued from 1754 to 1766. Struck in Silver (.583). Measures 27.3 mm and weighs 6.68 g.
- Obverse
- Unveiled portrait facing right right within a wreath of palm and laurel. Legend around for "Maria Theresia Dei Gratia Romanorum Imperatrix Germaniae Hungariae Bohemiae Regina". (Maria Theresia, by the grace of God Roman Empress, Queen of Germany, Hungary and Bohemia)
- Reverse
- Crowned double headed Imperial eagle with Austrian shieldon breast on a square pedestal surrounded by wreath. Value on the pedestal. Legend around for "Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Comes Tyrolis". Date en fin de legende. (Archduchess of Austria, Duchess of Burgundy, Countess of Tyrol)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | f | vf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1766 | — | — | — | (fr) frappé sur 1765 - Her#844 | 3% | |
| 1765 | — | — | — | With number 20 circular rounding | 24% | |
| 1765 | — | — | — | With number 20 cubed rounding | 15% | |
| 1764 | — | € 7,60 | € 16,00 | 32% | ||
| 1763 | — | € 8,20 | € 13,00 | 26% | ||
| 1762 | — | — | — | 0.7% | ||
| 1761 | — | — | — | 1.5% | ||
| 1760 | — | — | — | 1.5% | ||
| 1759 | — | — | — | 2% | ||
| 1758 | — | — | — | 1.5% | ||
| 1757 | — | — | — | 3% | ||
| 1756 | — | — | — | 2% | ||
| 1755 | — | — | — | 2% | ||
| 1754 | — | — | — | 5% |
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