12 Sols - Maria Theresa

€1.00
IssuerLuxembourg
Year1775-1777
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value12 Sols (⅗)
CurrencySol (?-1795)
CompositionSilver (.841)
Weight5.5 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Jean-Baptiste Herrewyn
In circulation to
Reference(s) L#249, Weiller#239, Vanhoudt#836, KM#9, BV#250
Obverse descriptionDraped and veiled bust to the right surrounded by the legend. Under the cut of the bust the mark of the Brussels mint (angel`s head)
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMAR•TH•D:G•R•JMP•H•B•R•DUX•LUXEMB•
(Translation: Maria • Theresia • Dei : Gratia • Romanorum • Imperatrix • Hungaria • Bohemia • Regina • Dux • Luxemburg  Maria Theresa by the Grace of God Holy Roman Empress, Queen of Hungary and Bohemia and Duchess of Luxembourg)
Reverse descriptionCrowned Luxemburgish escutcheon, flanked by the face value, mint year at the bottom, surrounded by an external girdle.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringXII SOLS 1777
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1775  - (fr) L#249-1 - 29 753
1776  - (fr) L#249-2 - 57 031
1777  - (fr) L#249-3 - 33 615
Catalog ID1326350690
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