FREE: 1780 Austrian Maria Theresa Restrike

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Product Details

These beautiful re-strikes from the Austrian Mint feature the historic Maria Theresa Thalers. 

Coin Highlights:

Each coin contains .7517 oz of Silver.

Individual coin comes in protective plastic flip.

Coin in this listing will be Almost Uncirculated or better.

Obverse: Features the right facing profile of Maria Theresa.

Reverse: Displays the Imperial double-headed eagle with the arms of Austria at the center.

Add the 1780 Austria Maria Theresa Silver Thaler AU/BU to your collection today! 

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 the Austrian Succession. The Silver Thaler 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 Thaler 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 "Thaler".

History

In 1194, Richard the Lionheart paid 12 tons of Silver to Duke Leopold V of Austria to secure his freedom from a year of incarceration. This act unintentionally laid the foundation for the Austrian Mint, as Duke Leopold had coins struck from Richard the Lionheart’s rransom

The Austrian Mint’s beautifully crafted coins are minted in the heart of Vienna and are sought after by investors and collectors around the world.