austrian-empire-habsburg-monarchy-1780-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). Date '1780' and mint masters' initials 'S.F.' below the bust.
Reverse DesignCrowned double-headed eagle with a shield on its breast (Habsburg-Lorraine arms). Inscription: 'ARCHID. AUST. DUX BURG. CO. TYR. 1780 X' (Archduchess of Austria, Duchess of Burgundy, Countess of Tyrol, 1780 X).
