austrian-empire-habsburg-monarchy-1780-all-restrikes-bear-this-date-item
DenominationThaler
Country / EmpireAustrian Empire (Habsburg Monarchy)
Obverse DesignBust of Empress Maria Theresa facing right, wearing a diadem and veil. Inscription: 'M. THERESIA D. G. R. IMP. HU. BO. REG.' (Maria Theresa, by the Grace of God, Roman Empress, Queen of Hungary and Bohemia).
Reverse DesignDouble-headed eagle with a shield bearing the arms of Austria, Hungary, Bohemia, and Burgundy. Inscription: 'ARCHID. AUST. DUX BURG. CO. TYR. 1780 X' (Archduchess of Austria, Duchess of Burgundy, Countess of Tyrol, 1780 X). The 'X' is a saltire or St. Andrew's cross, often interpreted as a mint mark or indicator.
