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Image: Hannes Grobe (Public domain)
DenominationThaler (Maria Theresa Thaler)
Country / EmpireAustrian Empire (Habsburg Monarchy)
Obverse DesignBust of Empress Maria Theresa facing right, wearing a widow's veil and diadem. Inscription: 'M. THERESIA D. G. R. IMP. HU. BO. REG.' (Maria Theresa, by the Grace of God, Roman Empress, Queen of Hungary and Bohemia). Mint master's initials (S.F.) below the bust.
Reverse DesignCrowned double-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.
