1780 Maria Theresa Thaler (Modern Restrike)
$25.00
One Maria Theresa Thaler, dated 1780 but minted as a modern restrike, in Brilliant Uncirculated condition with no wear and strong luster.
These large silver coins are modern restrikes of a design that has been in constant production since the 18th century. Based on the design of the original 1780 thaler of Empress Maria Theresa of the Habsburg Empire, these coins have been produced for bullion purposes by a wide range of countries all over the world. Maria Theresa was perhaps the most powerful ruler of the Habsburg Empire - During her 40-year reign, she secured control over most of Eastern Europe and strengthened the Empire with political reforms.
| Country | Austria |
| Years | 1780 (modern restrikes) |
| Denomination | 1 Thaler |
| Metal Alloy | Silver (.833 fine) |
| Weight | 28g |
| Diameter | 41mm |
| Mintage | n/a |
| Obverse | "R IMP HU BO REG M THERESIA D G" (ROMANORUM IMPERATRIX HUNGARIAE BOHEMIAEQUE REGINA MARIA THERESIA DEI GRATIA) "Maria Theresa, by the Grace of God, Roman Emperor, Queen of Hungary and Bohemia" |
| Reverse | "BURG CO TYR 1780 X ARCHID AVSI DUX" (BURGUNDIAE COMES TYROLIS ARCHIDUX AUSTRIAE DUX) "Archduchess of Austria, Duchess of Burgundy, Countess of Tyrol" |
| Edge | "IUSTITIA ET CLEMENTIA" "Justice and Clemency" |
| Mintmark | X (year-mark, produced at various mints around the world) |
