Principality of Transylvania 17 Kreuzers - Maria Theresa, 1763

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Information

Country Principality of Transylvania 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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