Roma Numismatics Ltd
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Austria, Holy Roman Empire. Maria Theresa AR Taler. Modern re-strike, dated 1780 X, minted 1936-1961. M • THERESIA • D • G • R • IMP • HU • BO • REG •, veiled and draped bust to right; S•F• below / ARCHID • AVST • DUX • BURG • CO • TYR •, Imperial double-headed eagle with the arms of Austria at the centre, surrounded by four quarters representing Hungary, Bohemia, Burgundy and Burgau (Günzburg); date above. Decorated edge inscribed: IUSTITIA ET CLEMENTIA. KM T1; cf. Hafner 63-66. 27.96g, 40mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine.
Ex Joseph Sarkissian Collection, Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 71, 28 May 2020, lot 1460.
Maria Theresa succeeded her father, Charles VI as ruler of the Kingdoms of Austria and Hungary in 1740. During her 40 year reign, she defended her empire successfully in the War of Austrian Succession. The silver Taler was the currency of the empire and its dominions. This coin was one of the most important trade coins in Europe, and one of the best known in the world. The Austrian Taler and the Spanish 8 Reales were the basis for the silver dollar which was adopted by the fledgling United States under the Mint Act of 1792. In fact, the word "dollar" is derived from the German/Austrian word "Taler".
Extremely Fine.
Ex Joseph Sarkissian Collection, Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 71, 28 May 2020, lot 1460.
Maria Theresa succeeded her father, Charles VI as ruler of the Kingdoms of Austria and Hungary in 1740. During her 40 year reign, she defended her empire successfully in the War of Austrian Succession. The silver Taler was the currency of the empire and its dominions. This coin was one of the most important trade coins in Europe, and one of the best known in the world. The Austrian Taler and the Spanish 8 Reales were the basis for the silver dollar which was adopted by the fledgling United States under the Mint Act of 1792. In fact, the word "dollar" is derived from the German/Austrian word "Taler".