Austrian Empire ¼ Thaler - Maria Theresia, 1742 – 1745

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Information

Country Austrian Empire Austrian Empire
Currency Thaler (1520 – 1754)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ¼ Thaler - Maria Theresia
Year 1742 – 1745
Ruler Maria Theresa (1740–1780)
Composition Silver (.835)
Shape Round
Weight (g) 7.18
Diameter (mm) 30
Demonetized Yes

Description

¼ Thaler - Maria Theresia from Austrian Empire. Issued from 1742 to 1745. Struck in Silver (.835). Measures 30 mm and weighs 7.18 g.

Obverse
Bust of Maria Theresia facing right. Legend for "MT Dei Gratia Regina Hungariae Bohemiaeque"
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms flanked by branches and eagle heads. To the centre the arms of Tyrol, on top the patriarchal cross of Hungary and the lion of Bohemia, below the arms of Austria and ancient Burgundy. Below the fractionnal value. Legend around the rim for "Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Comes Tyrolis".

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1745  (fr) type 1 18%
1745  (fr) type 2, Her#747 9%
1744  (fr) type 1, Her#746 36%
1743  (fr) type 1 9%
1742  (fr) type 1, Her#744 64%

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