Principality of Transylvania 17 Kreuzers - Maria Theresa, 1763
Information
Country
Principality of Transylvania
Currency
Thaler
(1526 – 1780)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
17 Kreuzer
Year
1763
Ruler
Maria Theresa
(1740–1780)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
6.03
Demonetized
Yes
Description
17 Kreuzer from Principality of Transylvania. Issued in 1763. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 6.03 g.
- Obverse
- The portrait facing right with diadem of Maria Theresia of Habsburg divides the legend. Legend around (starts 8h) for "Maria Theresia Dei Gratia Romanorum Imperatrix Germaniae Hungariae Bohemiae Regina"
- Reverse
- Double headed imperial eagle with the Transylvanian coat of arms, the 7 towers for the fortified cities of Transylvanian Saxons ("Siebenbürger Sachsen"), above, the Hungarian eagle, a sun and a moon are the symbols of the Székely people (a Hungarian people). Value in roman digits below. Legend (starts 1h) for "Archidux Austriae, Dux Burgundiae, Mediolani Princeps Transylvaniae, Comes Tyrolis"
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1763 | — |
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