Maria Theresia, Proof Thaler, Vienna restrike, scarce variety.
$161
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$161
Thaler 1780 S.F. (struck 1860-1890/100).
Obverse: Bust of Empress Maria Theresia of Habsburg facing right, wearing veil, tiara, and pearl brooch.
Reads: M · THERESIA · D · G · R · IMP · HU · BO · REG · S.F. Translates: Maria Theresia, by the grace of God, empress of the Romans, queen of Hungary and Bohemia. Schöbel Tobias. Faby Josef.
Reverse: Coat of arms of Maria Theresia on double-crowned shield divided into four fields representing Hungary, Bohemia, Burgundy, and Burgau (Günzburg); crowned inner shield with coat of arms of Austria; supported by crowned and nimbate double-headed eagle.
Reads: ARCHID · AVST · DUX · BURG · CO · TYR · 1780 · ☓ Translates: Archduchess of Austria, duchess of Burgundy, countess of Tyrol.
Edge: Embossed lettering. IUSTITIA ET CLEMENTIA (Justice and mercy.)
Vienna mint, 1860-1890/1900.
Catalogue: KM# T1. Variety Hafner H49A, subtype 2. Leypold number 74.
Design type features:
Center small feather next to CO.TYR longer.
Number of pearls in Diadem in obverse 8.
Number of pearls in crown in Reverse below eagle 1-3-1.
Grade (Finish) Proof.
Specifications:
Silver 0.833, 40mm, 2.5mm thick, 28.0668g.
